Cargile Lake Dam dam
Cargile Lake Dam
Cargile Lake Dam, located in Conway, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 720 acre-feet and a surface area of 75 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
The dam, situated on the West Fork Pt Remove Creek-TR river or stream, is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with the last inspection conducted in 2007. The surrounding area of Cargile Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate preservation.
As a recreational site, Cargile Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for individuals interested in water resource management and climate conservation. With its modest size and peaceful ambiance, the dam offers a unique opportunity to observe the intersection of human-made infrastructure with the natural environment. As efforts continue to maintain and regulate this structure, enthusiasts can appreciate the delicate balance between recreation and environmental stewardship at Cargile Lake Dam.
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 Cargile Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 67 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 121 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 50 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 106 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 157 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cargile Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Point Remove Park
- Cherokee
- Sequoya Park
- Petit Jean State Park
- Brock Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Bayou Bluff Point Of Interest
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- 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
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Cargile 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 Cargile Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cargile 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 Cargile Lake Dam.