Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam dam
Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam
Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam, located in Carroll County, Arkansas, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Dogwood Creek Tributary. Standing at a height of 46 feet with a hydraulic height of 46 feet, this earth dam spans 300 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 564 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, reflecting the importance of water resource management in the region.
Operated by a private entity, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified as low hazard potential with a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a maximum discharge capacity of 8,800 cubic feet per second, the dam's strategic location and design contribute to its effectiveness in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks.
Overall, Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource infrastructure in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its role in flood risk reduction, coupled with state oversight and regulatory measures, highlights the significance of proactive management in safeguarding water resources and promoting climate resilience in the region.
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 Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yocum Creek Near Oak Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
| Bull Creek Near Walnut Shade | 33 cfs | → |
| James River At Galena | 436 cfs | → |
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 100 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4502 Carroll County
- State Park Drive 5272, Taney County
- Table Rock Lakeshore Trail Stone County
- Dale Avenue 517, Taney County
- Clevenger Cove Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Baxter - Table Rock Lake
- Mill Creek - Table Rock Lake
- Joe Bald - Table Rock Lake
- Long Creek - Table Rock Lake
- Old Highway 86 - Table Rock Lake
- Viola - Table Rock Lake
Fishing spots
Track Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dogwood Canyon Lake 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 Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam.