City Of Huntsville Dam dam
City Of Huntsville Dam
The City of Huntsville Dam, located in Harmony, Arkansas, was completed in 1964 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the area. With a height of 9 feet and a length of 160 feet, this concrete gravity dam on War Eagle Creek has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, providing normal storage of 93 acre-feet for the community. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Owned by the local government, the City of Huntsville Dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, with no enforcement or inspection requirements in place. Although it has not been modified in recent years, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are unclear, raising concerns about preparedness for potential disasters. With a maximum discharge capacity of 9999999 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and must be carefully monitored to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the City of Huntsville Dam presents both a valuable asset and a potential risk to the community. Its importance as a water supply source cannot be understated, but its lack of regular inspections and unclear emergency preparedness plans are cause for concern. Continued oversight and investment in maintenance and risk assessment are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure in Harmony, Arkansas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 City Of Huntsville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 100 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Goshen | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Boxley | 75 cfs | → |
| West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville | 55 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fayetteville | 219 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Huntsville Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Black Oak Drive 21149, Garfield
- Newton County
- County Road 113 Carroll County
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- County Road 4502 Carroll County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Withrow Springs State Park
- Lost Valley - Buffalo National River
- Berryville Rv Park
- Steel Creek Horse Camp
- Steel Creek - Buffalo National River
- Rocky Branch - Beaver Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
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About City Of Huntsville Dam
Where does the data for City Of Huntsville 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 City Of Huntsville Dam.