Hindsville Lake Dam dam
Hindsville Lake Dam
Hindsville Lake Dam, located in Blue Springs, Arkansas, was completed in 1946 and serves as a vital water resource for the area. With a primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, the dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment indicate a relatively stable and secure structure for water management.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), the Hindsville Lake Dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is situated on Whitener Creek-TR, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2800 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in providing water resources for wildlife and supporting the surrounding ecosystem.
With a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile, Hindsville Lake Dam contributes to the conservation and preservation of natural habitats in the region. Its strategic location and purpose make it a key feature in maintaining the ecological balance and ensuring sustainable water management practices. As a state-owned structure, the dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources for the benefit of both wildlife and the local community.
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 Hindsville Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 100 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Goshen | -999,999 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fayetteville | 219 cfs | → |
| West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville | 55 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Cave Springs | 33 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Elm Springs | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hindsville Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Black Oak Drive 21149, Garfield
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- Lake Dam Cove Elm Springs
- County Road 113 Carroll County
- Ashwell Lane 3, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Withrow Springs State Park
- Rocky Branch - Beaver Lake
- Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake
- Starkey - Beaver Lake
- Lost Bridge South - Beaver Lake
- Lost Bridge North - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
Track Hindsville Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hindsville Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hindsville 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 Hindsville Lake Dam.