J I Davis Lake Dam dam
J I Davis Lake Dam
J I Davis Lake Dam, located in Stone County, Arkansas, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam is classified as an Earth type, with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated".
Despite not being regulated by the state, J I Davis Lake Dam provides essential water resource management for the area, supporting activities such as fire protection, stock maintenance, small fish pond operations, and recreational use. The dam spans 600 feet in length and is situated in a picturesque location with a latitude of 35.825 and a longitude of -91.91666667. Although lacking specific inspection and emergency action plan details, the dam continues to play a vital role in the local community's water supply and agricultural needs.
With its modest risk level and unregulated status, J I Davis Lake Dam stands as a quiet yet important figure in the water resource infrastructure of Stone County, Arkansas. While its condition assessment remains to be rated, the dam's contribution to irrigation and various other purposes underscores its significance in sustaining the local ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics and functions of J I Davis Lake Dam offer a compelling glimpse into the intricate network of dams and reservoirs that support communities across the country.
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 J I Davis Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Batesville | 43,800 cfs | → |
| North Sylamore Creek Near Fifty Six | 5 cfs | → |
| White River At Calico Rock | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 59 cfs | → |
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 292 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J I Davis Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ar 5 Stone County
- Hill Creek Road Cleburne County
- Ramp Lane 14, Cleburne County
- Belmont Acres Circle Cleburne County
- Cleburne County
Campgrounds
- Blanchard Springs Campgrounds
- Blanchard Springs
- Gunner Pool Recreation Area
- Gunner Pool
- Barkshed
- Barkshed Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track J I Davis Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J I Davis Lake Dam
Where does the data for J I Davis 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 J I Davis Lake Dam.