Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam dam
Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam
Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam is a private dam located in Carroll, Arkansas, along Spider Creek. Completed in 1966, it serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 11 acres and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam is classified as an Earth dam and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam is situated in a picturesque setting, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts with its serene surroundings and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The dam's location and design make it a notable feature in the area, contributing to the conservation and management of water resources in the region.
Visitors to Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not explicitly outlined in the data, its role in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining water resources underscores its importance in the local ecosystem. Whether for leisure or study, the dam offers a unique perspective on the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation.
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 Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings River Near Berryville | 76 cfs | → |
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 44 cfs | → |
| Big Sugar Creek Near Powell | 67 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Cave Springs | 30 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Goshen | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Yocum Creek Near Oak Grove | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 113 Carroll County
- Black Oak Drive 21149, Garfield
- Farm Road 2250 Barry County
- Turkey Mountain Road Emerald Beach
- County Road 4502 Carroll County
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
Campgrounds
- Dam Site Lake - Beaver Lake
- Dam Site River - Beaver Lake
- Indian Creek - Beaver Lake
- Lost Bridge North - Beaver Lake
- Starkey - Beaver Lake
- Lake Leatherwood City Park
Fishing spots
Track Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dinosaur Park Spider Creek 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 Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam.