Stoddard Lake Dam dam
Stoddard Lake Dam
Stoddard Lake Dam, located in Cleveland, Arkansas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The earth dam stands at 18 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a length of 780 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a normal storage of 48 acre-feet, the dam overlooks the picturesque LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK-OS river or stream.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Stoddard Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates may pose challenges in managing the dam's water levels during peak discharge events. While the dam is not state-regulated, inspected, or permitted, its unique design and purpose make it a noteworthy structure for water resource enthusiasts to explore and study in the Vicksburg District.
Enthusiasts interested in the history and engineering of Stoddard Lake Dam will find its association with the USDA NRCS and its primary purpose of recreation intriguing. The dam's location in the tranquil surroundings of S14,T08S,R10W provides a perfect backdrop for studying the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. Despite its operational limitations and lack of recent assessments, the dam remains a focal point for those interested in the intersection of water infrastructure and environmental conservation in Arkansas.
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 Stoddard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 5,100 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 3,020 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 719 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 514 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stoddard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Hunger Run East Drew County
- Harris Road Drew County
Campgrounds
- Cane Creek State Park
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Rising Star
- Tar Camp
Fishing spots
Track Stoddard 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 Stoddard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stoddard 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 Stoddard Lake Dam.