Moss Creek dam
Moss Creek
Moss Creek is a Federal-owned fish and wildlife pond located in Danville, Arkansas. Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a capacity of 52 acre-feet for storage, with a normal storage level of 39 acre-feet. The dam spans 500 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet, serving as a vital resource for the conservation of aquatic habitats in the area.
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Moss Creek is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite having not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted every 10 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem by providing essential water resources for fish and wildlife.
With a focus on environmental conservation and the enhancement of biodiversity, Moss Creek serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices. As climate change continues to impact water resources across the globe, structures like Moss Creek play a pivotal role in preserving natural habitats and supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Its strategic location and purpose make it a valuable asset for both wildlife preservation and water resource management 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 Moss Creek -- 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 | → |
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 217 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 388 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moss Creek.
Boat launches
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Logan County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Outlet Area - Blue Mountain Lake
- Waveland - Blue Mountain Lake
- Spring Lake
- Spring Lake Recreation Area
- Mount Magazine State Park
- Cameron Bluff
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
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Moss Creek 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 Moss Creek
Where does the data for Moss Creek 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 Moss Creek.