Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 dam
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2
Located in Perry County, Arkansas, Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2, also known as Ouachita Creek Watershed Site 2 Dam, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the Ouachita Creek-TR. With a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1412 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 has not been rated for its current condition as of the last inspection in 2014. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While it meets regulatory guidelines and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The local government is the primary owner of this dam, highlighting its importance in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 presents a fascinating case study of a flood risk reduction structure in the heart of Arkansas. With its unique design by USDA NRCS and its strategic location along the Ouachita Creek-TR, this earth dam serves as a key player in water management efforts in Perry County. As efforts continue to assess and monitor the condition of this dam, it stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges and solutions in safeguarding water resources 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 Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 36 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 72 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- Cook's Landing Road North Little Rock
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Little Rock
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Cadron Creek
- Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
- Lake Maumelle
- Harris Brake Lake
- Lake Overcup
- Lake Valencia
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 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 Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2
Where does the data for Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2 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 Ouachita Creek Wid Site 2.