White Oak Lake Upper Dam dam
White Oak Lake Upper Dam
White Oak Lake Upper Dam, located in Ouachita, Arkansas, is a state-owned earth dam completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a structural height of 21 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, the dam stands at a total length of 1280 feet and has a storage capacity of 16,100 acre-feet. The dam impounds White Oak Creek, creating a surface area of 597.8 acres and a drainage area of 19.4 square miles.
This significant dam poses a hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and provides opportunities for recreational activities in the area. With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, White Oak Lake Upper Dam serves as a vital asset for water enthusiasts and climate advocates interested in the sustainable use of natural resources.
Although lacking in recent inspection and assessment data, the dam remains an integral part of the water infrastructure in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like White Oak Lake Upper Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the surrounding environment. With its history dating back to the 1960s, this dam continues to be a valuable resource for both recreational and environmental purposes.
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 White Oak Lake Upper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River At Camden | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 30 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 54 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 52 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 345 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White Oak Lake Upper Dam.
Fishing spots
Track White Oak Lake Upper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About White Oak Lake Upper Dam
Where does the data for White Oak Lake Upper Dam 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 Significant 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 White Oak Lake Upper Dam.