Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam dam
Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam
Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam, located in Washington County, Arkansas, was completed in 1966 for the primary purpose of recreation. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Situated on the WEDDINGTON-TR river or stream, the dam serves as a low hazard structure with a condition assessment of "not rated".
Despite being privately owned, Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state of Arkansas. With no state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, the dam operates solely for recreational purposes. The dam's location in Lake Francis, along with its low hazard potential, makes it an intriguing site for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of human-made structures and natural landscapes. While lacking in certain regulatory oversight, the dam's historical significance and impact on the surrounding environment offer a unique perspective on the management of water resources in the region.
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 Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River South Of Siloam Springs | 206 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Hwy. 16 Near Siloam Springs Ar | 364 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Watts | 449 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Savoy | 67 cfs | → |
| Sager Creek Near West Siloam Springs | 12 cfs | → |
| Flint Cr Nr W Siloam Sprgs Ok | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Lake Dam Cove Elm Springs
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Lake Wedington Recreation Area
- Lake Wedington Rec. Area
- Natural Falls State Park
- Adair State Park
- Devils Den State Park
- Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
Track Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam 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 Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dbl Bar Ranch Lake 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 Dbl Bar Ranch Lake Dam.