Story Pond dam
Story Pond
Story Pond, located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, is a Federal-owned water resource managed by the USDA Forest Service. This fish and wildlife pond serves as a vital habitat for various species and covers an area of 7 acres with a drainage area of 40 acres. The dam at Story Pond is of Earth type, standing at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Story Pond has a moderate risk rating, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in January 2016, with a regular inspection frequency of 10 years. The pond's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is crucial for the Forest Service to ensure proper maintenance and adherence to safety guidelines to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
Story Pond serves as a valuable resource for both wildlife and the surrounding ecosystem, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is essential to stay informed and engaged in the preservation and conservation efforts of these critical habitats to ensure their longevity and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Story Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 147 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 80 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 48 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 589 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Story Pond.
Boat launches
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Montgomery County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Forest Road Garland County
Campgrounds
- Washita - Lake Ouachita
- High Shoals Cabins
- Highway 27 - Lake Ouachita
- River Bluff
- Dragover
- Little Fir - Lake Ouachita
Fishing spots
- Dragover Day Use
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
- Lake Ouachita
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Camp Clear Fork Reservoir
- Clearfork
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 Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
Track Story Pond 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 Story Pond
Where does the data for Story 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 Story Pond.