Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam dam
Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam
Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam, also known as Pool 4, is a federal structure located in Gillett, Arkansas, along the Arkansas River. Completed in 1968 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this concrete gravity dam serves primarily for navigation purposes, with secondary benefits for recreation. Standing at a height of 34 feet and a length of 18,400 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 77,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5,680 acres within a drainage area of 158,658 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is closely monitored and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to address flood risks associated with the structure. Emergency action plans are regularly updated, and maintenance and repairs are conducted as needed to ensure the dam's structural integrity. The Corps works with local emergency managers to raise awareness and develop evacuation plans, aiming to mitigate the effects of severe weather events and potential dam releases. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can find valuable information about the risk management measures in place at Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam to safeguard the surrounding area and water resources.
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 Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 586 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 709 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Tar Camp Creek Road Jefferson County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
Campgrounds
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Rising Star
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Tar Camp
- Cane Creek State Park
Fishing spots
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About Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam
Where does the data for Emmett Sanders Lock And 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
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