Milchem Lake Dam dam
Milchem Lake Dam
Milchem Lake Dam in Montgomery, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a length of 625 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Situated on Back Valley Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
The dam, managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, is regularly inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agency. Located in Black Springs, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, ensuring a stable water supply for irrigation purposes. Although the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, it continues to serve its intended function effectively.
With the ability to discharge a maximum of 135 cubic feet per second, Milchem Lake Dam provides essential water storage and regulation capabilities for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate variability and change.
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 Milchem Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 113 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 17 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 39 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Milchem Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Howard County
- Blue Ridge Road Howard County
- Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Albert Pike
- Arrowhead Point
- Star Of The West - Lake Greeson
- Self Creek - Lake Greeson
- Daisy State Park
- Crystal
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
Track Milchem Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Milchem Lake Dam
Where does the data for Milchem 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 Milchem Lake Dam.