Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 dam
Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3
Located in the heart of Arkansas, Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the picturesque Little Piney Creek. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans 2275 feet, providing essential flood protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1296 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 10,060 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the ANRC, Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 is classified as having a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Despite its high risk assessment, the condition of the dam has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the significance of structures like Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 in safeguarding communities and preserving natural habitats cannot be overstated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 serves as a fascinating example of the intersection between infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community resilience. As efforts to address the challenges of climate change accelerate, understanding the role of dams and flood control structures in protecting vulnerable regions becomes ever more crucial. With its strategic location in Yell County, Arkansas, this earth dam stands as a testament to proactive flood risk reduction measures and the collaborative efforts of government agencies and conservation groups in safeguarding our valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 910 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 100 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 79 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 314 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 388 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3.
Boat launches
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Logan County
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Mount Magazine State Park
- Cameron Bluff
- Waveland - Blue Mountain Lake
- Outlet Area - Blue Mountain Lake
- Cove Lake Recreation Area
- Cove Lake Complex
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 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 Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3
Where does the data for Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3 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 High 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 Cedar-Piney Creeks Watershed Site 3.