Mt Ida Water Supply Dam dam
Mt Ida Water Supply Dam
Mt Ida Water Supply Dam, also known as the South Fork Watershed Site 01, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Built in 1991 by USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 86 feet and spans 767 feet across Big Cedar Creek. With a storage capacity of 7250 acre-feet, the dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction while also supporting water supply needs in the region.
Managed by the local government with regulatory oversight from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Mt Ida Water Supply Dam is a key component of the water management system in the area. The dam's high hazard potential necessitates regular inspections, although its condition is currently not rated. In case of emergencies, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates to manage excess water flow, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2973 cubic feet per second.
Situated within the Vicksburg District, Mt Ida Water Supply Dam plays a crucial role in preserving water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
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 Mt Ida Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 175 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 51 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 23 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 89 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mt Ida Water Supply Dam.
Boat launches
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
- Dragover Day Use
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
- Clearfork
- Lake Ouachita
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Mt Ida Water Supply Dam 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 Mt Ida Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Mt Ida Water Supply 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 High 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 Mt Ida Water Supply Dam.