Swift-Eckrich Dam dam
Swift-Eckrich Dam
Swift-Eckrich Dam, located in Madison County, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that has been in place since 1986. This earth dam, standing at a height of 43 feet and stretching 600 feet in length, serves multiple purposes including water supply. With a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 23,854 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Swift-Eckrich Dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The dam is situated on Pearson Branch, contributing to a surface area of 10 acres and draining a 1.1 square mile watershed. The dam's location within the Little Rock District further emphasizes its importance in water resource management within the region.
Overall, Swift-Eckrich Dam stands as a key component in the water infrastructure of Arkansas, providing essential water supply functions while also maintaining a low hazard potential. Its presence on Pearson Branch and adherence to state regulations highlight its significance in sustaining water resources and mitigating potential risks in the surrounding area. As a privately owned structure, the dam's continued maintenance and regulatory oversight ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water flow and storage.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Swift-Eckrich Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 100 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Goshen | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Boxley | 75 cfs | → |
| West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville | 55 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fayetteville | 219 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swift-Eckrich Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Newton County
- Black Oak Drive 21149, Garfield
- County Road 113 Carroll County
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- County Road 4502 Carroll County
Campgrounds
- Withrow Springs State Park
- Lost Valley - Buffalo National River
- Steel Creek Horse Camp
- Steel Creek - Buffalo National River
- Berryville Rv Park
- Rocky Branch - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
Track Swift-Eckrich Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Swift-Eckrich Dam
Where does the data for Swift-Eckrich Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Swift-Eckrich Dam.