Bill Hutto Pond dam
Bill Hutto Pond
Bill Hutto Pond in Bee Branch, Arkansas, is a privately owned water resource managed for irrigation purposes. Completed in 2008, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 36.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 63 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 4.1 acres and is fed by Ward Creek-TR, serving as a vital resource for the local agricultural community.
Maintained and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Bill Hutto Pond has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite lacking a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP), the pond continues to operate safely with no reported incidents. The pond's location in Van Buren County, Arkansas, under the jurisdiction of the state, signifies its importance in water resource management and climate sustainability efforts in the region.
With its strategic design and purposeful construction, Bill Hutto Pond stands as a testament to the collaboration between private ownership, state regulatory agencies, and the local community. As a key irrigation resource in the area, this pond plays a crucial role in ensuring water security for agricultural activities and underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bill Hutto Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 17 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 36 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 53 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 70 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 345 cfs | → |
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About Bill Hutto Pond
Where does the data for Bill Hutto Pond 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 below 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.
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.