Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam dam
Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam
Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam, located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1953 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, and a length of 950 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 449 acre-feet and a surface area of 84.3 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam provides a peaceful recreational space for visitors to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. Despite its age, the dam remains a vital water resource in the area, serving as a tranquil retreat for both locals and tourists alike. As the dam is situated on the Red River, the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees its operations, further ensuring its safety and maintenance for the surrounding community.
Overall, Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam is a well-maintained structure that continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities while also contributing to water resource management in Lafayette County. Its serene surroundings and commitment to safety make it a popular destination for water enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals seeking to connect with nature in a responsible and sustainable way.
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 Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,680 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 31 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 167 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam.
Boat launches
- Ar 160 Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
- Miller County
- Mercer Bayou Boat Ramp
- County Road 109 Miller County
- Mercer Bayou Boat Ramp #2
Campgrounds
- Teague Lake Primitive
- Highway 157 Primitive
- Frank Anthony Rv Park
- Hervey Access Camping
- Ivan Lake
- Four States Fairgrounds Rv
Fishing spots
Track Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam
Where does the data for Lake Jew Jon Lower 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 Lake Jew Jon Lower Dam.