Dardanelle Nursery Pond dam
Dardanelle Nursery Pond
Dardanelle Nursery Pond, located in Johnson County, Arkansas, is a state-owned Earth dam structure completed in 1984 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Covering an area of 80 acres with a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, this pond has a storage capacity of 6,550 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 480 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 650 feet, providing a habitat for various aquatic species in the region.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Dardanelle Nursery Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection conducted in 2009 deemed the hazard potential as low. With its location near the Jones Branch stream and under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock District, this pond serves as a vital resource for the conservation of fish and wildlife in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable ecosystem management practices.
For those passionate about water resources and climate conservation, Dardanelle Nursery Pond offers a unique opportunity to observe the intersection of human intervention with natural ecosystems. Its role as a fish and wildlife habitat, combined with its state-regulated status and low hazard potential, underscores the importance of responsible dam management in maintaining ecological balance. With its serene surroundings and significant storage capacity, this pond serves as a valuable asset in the preservation of aquatic biodiversity and the promotion of sustainable water resource practices in Johnson County, Arkansas.
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 Dardanelle Nursery Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 33 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 342 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 26 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dardanelle Nursery Pond.
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About Dardanelle Nursery Pond
Where does the data for Dardanelle Nursery Pond 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 below 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.
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.