Gurdon Pond 2 Dam dam
Gurdon Pond 2 Dam
Gurdon Pond 2 Dam, located in Gurdon, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation and water supply purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 2500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 558 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the dam overlooks Caney Creek-TR and covers a surface area of 57 acres with a drainage area of 0.74 square miles.
Despite its age, Gurdon Pond 2 Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its current condition being not rated. The last inspection dates back to 1978, highlighting the need for a thorough assessment and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, the responsibility falls on the private owner to maintain and monitor the dam for any potential issues or emergencies that may arise.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Gurdon Pond 2 Dam can appreciate its historical significance and recreational value while also recognizing the importance of proper maintenance and risk assessment for the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. The unique location and purpose of this dam make it a vital part of the local landscape, emphasizing the need for continued attention and stewardship to preserve its functionality and minimize potential hazards.
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 Gurdon Pond 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 54 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 285 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 48 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 30 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gurdon Pond 2 Dam.
Track Gurdon Pond 2 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 Gurdon Pond 2 Dam
Where does the data for Gurdon Pond 2 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 High 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 Gurdon Pond 2 Dam.