Lake Lewis Dam 1 dam
Lake Lewis Dam 1
Lake Lewis Dam 1, located in Saddle, Arkansas, was completed in 1967 and serves as a vital water resource for the region. With a primary purpose of recreation, this private earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 325 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and covers an expansive surface area of 8.5 acres, contributing to the beauty and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
Owned and maintained by private entities, Lake Lewis Dam 1 presents a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although not regulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a reservoir for water storage. The dam's location on Camp Creek-OS adds to its significance in managing water resources and supporting climate resilience efforts in the area.
As a key structure in the region, Lake Lewis Dam 1 showcases the importance of private ownership in water resource management and climate adaptation. Its construction and maintenance highlight the role of earth dams in providing environmental benefits and recreational opportunities for the community. With its low hazard potential and expansive storage capacity, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Lake Lewis Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring | 428 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy | 385 cfs | → |
| White River At Calico Rock | 4,310 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 475 cfs | → |
| White River Near Norfork | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 316 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lewis Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Highland Fun Park
- Beach Road Hardy
- Sharp County
- Baxter County
- Mcphearson Terrace Baxter County
- Norfork River Road 49, Norfork
Campgrounds
- Woods Point - Norfolk Lake
- Jordan - Norfolk Lake
- Gamaliel - Norfolk Lake
- Georges Cove - Norfolk Lake
- Henderson - Norfolk Lake
- Bidwell Point - Norfolk Lake
Fishing spots
Track Lake Lewis Dam 1 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 Lake Lewis Dam 1
Where does the data for Lake Lewis Dam 1 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 Lewis Dam 1.