Lake Chicot Dam North dam
Lake Chicot Dam North
Lake Chicot Dam North, located in Lake Village, Arkansas, is a rockfill dam completed in 1942 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam has a height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 45,080 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Mississippi River-OS and falls under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet, the reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam's role in providing a recreational outlet for the local community is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Lake Chicot Dam North represents a significant landmark in the water infrastructure of Arkansas, offering both practical benefits and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As a key feature on the Mississippi River-OS, the dam contributes to the environmental and social fabric of the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management 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 Lake Chicot Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Macon At Eudora | 6 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland | 93 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 66 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 29 cfs | → |
| Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne | 17 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Chicot Dam North.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lake Chicot Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Chicot Dam North
Where does the data for Lake Chicot Dam North 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 Low 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 Lake Chicot Dam North.