Hensley Lake Dam dam
Hensley Lake Dam
Hensley Lake Dam, located in Miller, Arkansas, was completed in 1956 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The earth dam has a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 10 feet, with a length of 1500 feet. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 80 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 18.5 acres.
Managed by a private owner, Hensley Lake Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam is situated along McKinney Bayou-TR river and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
While lacking certain regulatory oversight, the dam at Hensley Lake continues to stand as a key feature in the local landscape, offering a serene setting for outdoor activities. With its historical significance and scenic beauty, the dam remains a popular destination for those interested in water resources and climate-related activities in the Arkansas 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 Hensley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,250 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 16 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hensley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Miller County
- Blackman Ferry Road Miller County
- County Road 151 Miller County
- Smith Park Road Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
Campgrounds
- Hervey Access Camping
- Four States Fairgrounds Rv
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Intake Hill Park- Wright Patman Lake
- Piney Point - Wright Patman Lake
- Rocky Point - Wright Patman Lake
Fishing spots
Track Hensley 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 Hensley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hensley 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 Hensley Lake Dam.