Davidson Lake dam
Davidson Lake
Davidson Lake, located in Pulaski, Arkansas, is a private water resource primarily used for recreation. The dam, with a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 13.6 feet, provides a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. The lake is fed by the Ross Hollow river or stream and has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Davidson Lake has not been inspected since January 1986. The dam is of earth type construction, with a length of 270 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 22 cubic feet per second. While the dam serves its primary purpose of recreation, it does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, or inspection.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate may find Davidson Lake an intriguing subject for further exploration, given its location, dam specifications, and historical lack of recent inspections. As a private facility, it offers a glimpse into the unique challenges and management practices of non-state-regulated water resources, making it a valuable case study in the field.
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 Davidson Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 1 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 396 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davidson Lake.
Boat launches
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- Cook's Landing Road North Little Rock
- Little Rock
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Maumelle
- Lake Valencia
- Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
- Harris Brake Lake
- Cadron Creek
- Little Maumelle River
Paddle runs
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Davidson Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Davidson Lake
Where does the data for Davidson Lake 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 Davidson Lake.