Lucas Pond Dam dam
Lucas Pond Dam
Lucas Pond Dam, located in Crossett, Arkansas, was completed in 1951 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet and a normal storage of 175 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Coffee Creek and is owned by the local government, with no state jurisdiction or regulation.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Lucas Pond Dam presents a relatively safe structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam spans 660 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam's purpose for recreation offers visitors a chance to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty and engage in outdoor activities.
Although lacking in certain regulatory assessments and emergency preparedness measures, Lucas Pond Dam maintains a safe environment for visitors and nearby residents. With its serene location and ample storage capacity, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for those interested in water resources and climate conservation efforts. The dam's unique design and historical significance make it a noteworthy site to visit for enthusiasts in the field.
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 Lucas Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman | 0 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones | 82 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland | 82 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 25 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 909 cfs | → |
| Bayou Macon At Eudora | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lucas Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Union County
- New Lock 6 Road Felsenthal
- Old Lock 6 Road Union County
- Finch Lake Road Union Parish
- Hooker Hole Road Union Parish
- Barrett Boat Dock Road Ouachita Parish
Campgrounds
- Crossett Rv Park
- Grand Marais County Park
- Chemin - A - Haut State Park
- Moro Bay State Park
- Old Lock And Dam 8
Fishing spots
Track Lucas Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lucas Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lucas Pond 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 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 Lucas Pond Dam.