Poteau River Wid Site 04 dam
Poteau River Wid Site 04
Poteau River Wid Site 04 in Scott, Arkansas, is a key part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure along Prairie Creek. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 33 feet tall and stretches 2,101 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 3,352 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.5 square miles, the dam serves as a vital resource for managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam at Poteau River Wid Site 04 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. The structure is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its continued functionality and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, measures are in place to manage any potential risks and maintain the dam's effectiveness in safeguarding the community.
Located in the Little Rock District and owned by the local government, Poteau River Wid Site 04 is a significant asset in the water resource management infrastructure of Arkansas. With its strategic design and operational oversight, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts and the importance of climate resilience in protecting communities and ecosystems.
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 Poteau River Wid Site 04 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 31 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 24 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 65 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 38 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poteau River Wid Site 04.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Knoppers Ford
- Jack Creek Recreation Area
- Little Pines Recreation Area
- Mill Creek Family Camp
- Little Pines
- Booneville Municipal Park
Fishing spots
- Truman Baker Lake
- Lake Hinkle
- Irons Fork Reservoir
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Blue Mountain Lake
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
Track Poteau River Wid Site 04 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 Poteau River Wid Site 04
Where does the data for Poteau River Wid Site 04 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 Poteau River Wid Site 04.