Hale Lake Dam dam
Hale Lake Dam
Hale Lake Dam, located in Nevada County, Arkansas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital water supply source for the region. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, with a length of 1194 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 96 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the area.
Despite being privately owned, Hale Lake Dam is not state-regulated and does not require state permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no outlet gates, the dam may pose minimal risk, but its importance in providing water supply cannot be understated. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
In the event of any potential emergencies or risks associated with the Hale Lake Dam, it is crucial for local authorities and stakeholders to stay updated on its condition and maintenance. With a lack of recent inspection data and assessment, there is a need for proactive measures to ensure that the dam remains resilient and effective in its water supply role. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to advocate for proper management and monitoring of dams like Hale Lake to safeguard both water supply and environmental sustainability 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 Hale Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 32 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hale Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Westview Road Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Fair City Rv Park
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Crater Of Diamonds State Park
- Nashville City Park
- Dam Area - Lake Greeson
- Cowhide Cove - Lake Greeson
Fishing spots
- Gurdon Pond Two
- Gurdon Pond One
- White Oak Lake
- Dr Lester Sitzes Iii, Bois D'Arc
- Bois D'Arc Lake
- Lake Greeson
Track Hale Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hale Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hale 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 Hale Lake Dam.