White River Dam No. 1 dam
White River Dam No. 1
White River Dam No. 1, located in Arkansas, was completed in 1958 and serves as a vital fish and wildlife pond managed by the Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. This earth dam stands at 15 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, stretching 500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem of the White River and its surrounding areas.
Despite its low hazard potential, White River Dam No. 1 is currently assessed to be in poor condition, warranting structural modifications in 2002. The last inspection in 2014 revealed the need for improvements, as the risk assessment for this dam is rated as very high. With a drainage area of 0.12 square miles and a maximum discharge of 162 cubic feet per second, the management and maintenance of this dam are essential for the safety and sustainability of the water resources in the region.
As a part of the Memphis District, this dam is federally owned and operated, highlighting the collaboration between federal agencies and local stakeholders in managing water resources. With its primary purpose being to support fish and wildlife habitats, White River Dam No. 1 serves as a crucial infrastructure for conservation efforts in the area. Despite its current condition, this dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 White River Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 43 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 989 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White River Dam No. 1.
Track White River Dam No. 1 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 White River Dam No. 1
Where does the data for White River Dam No. 1 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 White River Dam No. 1.