Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 dam
Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1
Muddy Fork SWCD Site 1, also known as Kinion Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Savoy, Arkansas. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Kinion Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a length of 1022 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1397 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Muddy Fork SWCD Site 1 is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it presents a significant flood risk reduction measure for the surrounding area. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates.
Overall, Muddy Fork SWCD Site 1 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the Washington County area and serves as a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and protection of natural waterways. Its strategic location along Kinion Creek highlights the importance of maintaining and inspecting such structures to ensure their continued effectiveness in flood prevention and mitigation efforts.
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 Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River At Savoy | 64 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Hwy. 16 Near Siloam Springs Ar | 379 cfs | → |
| Illinois River South Of Siloam Springs | 206 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Watts | 478 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Elm Springs | 169 cfs | → |
| Baron Fork At Dutch Mills | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Dam Cove Elm Springs
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Tunnel Vision Bella Vista
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Wedington Rec. Area
- Lake Wedington Recreation Area
- Natural Falls State Park
- Devils Den State Park
- Adair State Park
- Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1
Where does the data for Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 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 High 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 Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1.