Big Creek Wid Site 03 dam
Big Creek Wid Site 03
Big Creek Wid Site 03, located in Greene, Arkansas, is a key asset for flood risk reduction in the region. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet, providing significant storage capacity of 1032 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and recreation, and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
With a drainage area of 1.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 367 cubic feet per second, Big Creek Wid Site 03 plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Big Creek-OS watershed. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2016. The risk assessment for the site indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Big Creek Wid Site 03 exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency and intensity of extreme events, the role of dams like this one in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities becomes increasingly critical. With its strategic location and design, this dam represents a cornerstone of water resource infrastructure in Greene County, Arkansas, showcasing the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies to safeguard the region's water supply and enhance overall resilience to climate-related 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 Big Creek Wid Site 03 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Egypt | · | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 3,020 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Imboden | 442 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Corning | 662 cfs | → |
| Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs | 599 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek Wid Site 03.
Track Big Creek Wid Site 03 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 Big Creek Wid Site 03
Where does the data for Big Creek Wid Site 03 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 Big Creek Wid Site 03.