Ouachita Nursery Pond dam
Ouachita Nursery Pond
Located in Montgomery, Arkansas, Ouachita Nursery Pond, also known as Campbell Hollow Dam, is a state-regulated water resource managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC). This fish and wildlife pond was completed in 1971 and serves as a vital habitat for various species in the area. With a dam height of 36 feet and a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 26 acres and has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Ouachita Nursery Pond has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam, primarily made of earth, stands at 36 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 29 feet. The maximum discharge of the pond is 1129 cubic feet per second, ensuring proper water management in the Campbell Hollow area. The last inspection of the pond took place in July 2016, and it is subject to regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
As a significant water resource in the region, Ouachita Nursery Pond plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. With its serene surroundings and essential functions as a fish and wildlife habitat, this pond serves as a valuable asset for both conservation efforts and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices in 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 Ouachita Nursery Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 95 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | · | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 55 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ouachita Nursery Pond.
Boat launches
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Stewart Circle 126, Garland County
Campgrounds
- Tompkins Bend - Lake Ouachita
- Joplin - Lake Ouachita
- Denby Point - Lake Ouachita
- Little Fir - Lake Ouachita
- Big Fir
- Twin Creek - Lake Ouachita
Fishing spots
- Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
- Clearfork
- Lake Ouachita
- Dragover Day Use
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
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About Ouachita Nursery Pond
Where does the data for Ouachita Nursery Pond 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 Nursery Pond.