Big Creek Wid Site 04 dam
Big Creek Wid Site 04
Big Creek Wid Site 04, located in Craighead, Arkansas, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1967 for flood risk reduction along Big Creek. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 298 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and recreation, showcasing a harmonious blend of conservation and community engagement.
Despite its age, Big Creek Wid Site 04 is maintained and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation agency, ensuring its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a significant hazard potential, underscoring the importance of regular inspections and adherence to safety guidelines. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's historical significance and impact on water resource management highlight the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures.
In the picturesque setting of Herndon, Arkansas, the Big Creek Wid Site 04 serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, environmental conservation, and community resilience. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of flooding events, this dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for protecting downstream communities and enhancing recreational opportunities. With its strategic location and well-maintained structure, Big Creek Wid Site 04 embodies the vital role of dams in mitigating flood risks and fostering sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climatic 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 Big Creek Wid Site 04 -- 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 04.
Track Big Creek Wid Site 04 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 04
Where does the data for Big Creek Wid Site 04 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 04.