Higginbottom Lake Dam dam
Higginbottom Lake Dam
Higginbottom Lake Dam, located in Baxter County, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on Walker Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage for the surrounding area.
With its significant hazard potential, Higginbottom Lake Dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure. The dam's location in Norfork, Arkansas, makes it a key site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate the intersection of man-made structures and natural environments.
As part of the Little Rock District, Higginbottom Lake Dam is a focal point for those interested in understanding the impact of dams on rivers and streams. With its unique design and purpose, this dam provides valuable insights into how water resources can be managed for both recreational and practical uses. Visitors to this site can witness firsthand the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Higginbottom Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Norfork | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 312 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 469 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Harriet | 295 cfs | → |
| White River At Calico Rock | 3,630 cfs | → |
| North Sylamore Creek Near Fifty Six | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Higginbottom Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Valley Airport Drive 380, Cotter
- Bull Shoals Dam Boulevard Bull Shoals
- Big Spring Parkway Cotter
- Shipps Ferry Road Baxter County
- Baxter County
- Norfork River Road 49, Norfork
Campgrounds
- Cranfield - Norfolk Lake
- Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake
- Point Return City Park
- Panther Bay - Norfolk Lake
- Robinson Point - Norfolk Lake
- Bull Shoals State Park
Fishing spots
- Bull Shoals Tailwater
- Little North Fork White River
- Trimble Creek
- Bull Shoals Lake
- Gunner Creek
- Langston Lake
Paddle runs
Track Higginbottom Lake 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 Higginbottom Lake Dam
Where does the data for Higginbottom 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 Significant 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 Higginbottom Lake Dam.