Garner Lake No 1 Dam dam
Garner Lake No 1 Dam
Garner Lake No 1 Dam, located in Ouachita County, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1964, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 620 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 163 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the local area.
With a low hazard potential, Garner Lake No 1 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community. Situated on Mill Creek-TR, the dam contributes to the drainage area of 0.32 square miles and has a surface area of 11.4 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting recreational activities in the region.
Although Garner Lake No 1 Dam is not under the jurisdiction of state agencies, its importance in providing water resources and recreational opportunities cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Garner Lake No 1 Dam play a critical role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Garner Lake No 1 can shed light on the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Garner Lake No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River At Camden | 2,290 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 27 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 292 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 561 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Garner Lake No 1 Dam.
Track Garner Lake No 1 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 Garner Lake No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Garner Lake No 1 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 Garner Lake No 1 Dam.