W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 dam
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15, also known as W Fork Pt Remove Creek Site 15 Dam, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Conway, Arkansas. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1964, stands at a height of 56.5 feet with a structural height of 57.5 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rocky Branch stream, with a normal storage capacity of 659 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1094 acre-feet.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection dates back to July 2015. With a drainage area of 2.7 square miles and a surface area of 38 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 offers a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. With its historical significance, technical specifications, and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital component of the water management system along the Rocky Branch stream. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with this structure, its role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against flooding events remains paramount in the ongoing dialogue about water resource management and climate resilience.
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 W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 80 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 156 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 60 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 22 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 185 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 396 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Brock Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Point Remove Park
- Cherokee
- Sequoya Park
- Bayou Bluff Point Of Interest
- Bayou Bluff
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- 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
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 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 W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15
Where does the data for W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15 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 W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 15.