Poteau River Wid Site 11 dam
Poteau River Wid Site 11
Poteau River Wid Site 11, located in Scott, Arkansas, is a key piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along Jones Creek. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at 53 feet in height and spans 2395 feet in length, providing crucial flood protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 7972 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.1 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the community from potential flood events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the ANRC, Poteau River Wid Site 11 is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam operates efficiently to control water flow and prevent overflow during high-discharge events, further enhancing its flood risk reduction capabilities.
Overall, Poteau River Wid Site 11 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, providing essential protection for the community against potential water-related disasters. With its strategic design and operational features, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 28 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 42 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 22 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 6 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 20 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poteau River Wid Site 11.
Campgrounds
- Little Pines
- Little Pines Recreation Area
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Mill Creek Family Camp
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
- Camp Pioneer
Fishing spots
Track Poteau River Wid Site 11 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 11
Where does the data for Poteau River Wid Site 11 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 11.