Arkansas Pond dam
Arkansas Pond
Arkansas Pond in Leadville, Colorado is a private water resource managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. With a dam height of 5 feet and a length of 361 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The pond is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated in Lake County, Arkansas Pond serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a significant hazard potential due to its size and location. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the pond is subject to regular inspections and emergency action plans to address any potential risks. With a history of modifications and improvements, Arkansas Pond continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region, contributing to both conservation efforts and local water supply needs.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area can appreciate the significance of Arkansas Pond as a private water source with state-regulated oversight. The pond's location in Leadville, Colorado, its storage capacity, and hazard potential highlight the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource. As a part of the broader water infrastructure in the region, Arkansas Pond serves as a key component in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Arkansas Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbine Ditch Near Fremont Pass | 9 cfs | → |
| East Fork Eagle River Near Climax | 4 cfs | → |
| Bemrose-Hoosier Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | 2 cfs | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arkansas Pond.
Boat launches
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Red Rooster Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Kite Lake Campground
- Kite Lake
- Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground
- Camp Hale Memorial
- Camp Hale Memorial Campground
- Father Dyer Campground
Fishing spots
- Montgomery Reservoir
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Curtain Ponds
- Abe Lee Fishing Site
- Officers Gulch Pond
- Black Lakes (Vail)
Track Arkansas 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 Arkansas Pond
Where does the data for Arkansas 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 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 Arkansas Pond.