Bivans Lake Dam dam
Bivans Lake Dam
Bivans Lake Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, was completed in 1945 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a length of 354 feet, creating a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Fairview Creek, serving as a vital resource for water management in the area and providing recreational opportunities for the community.
Despite being privately owned, Bivans Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Arkansas and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the risk management measures for this structure are not specified. With its uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks or gates, Bivans Lake Dam remains a significant asset for water conservation and environmental protection in the region.
Overall, Bivans Lake Dam is a noteworthy infrastructure built for multiple purposes, including fire protection and recreation, while also serving as a small fish pond. With its historical significance dating back to 1945, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in water storage and management in Faulkner County. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing risk assessments and management measures are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water resource for the local community and surrounding areas.
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 Bivans Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 60 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 22 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 59 cfs | → |
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 292 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bivans Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Tice Road 199, Cleburne County
- Cleburne County
- Sandy Beach Trail Cleburne County
- Anderson Circle Heber Springs
Campgrounds
- Woolly Hollow State Park
- Guss Blass Scout Reservation
- Toad Suck Ferry
- Toad Suck Ferry Campground
- Little Rock Afb Military
- Point Remove Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
Track Bivans Lake Dam 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 Bivans Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bivans 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 Bivans Lake Dam.