Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2 dam
Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2
Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2, located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1966 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 350 feet, creates a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on the last inspection date or inspection frequency.
The dam, situated on Kenney Creek, is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its operations. Although the structure has not been modified in recent years, it lacks critical safety features such as spillways or outlet gates. The risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for the dam are either non-existent or not up-to-date, posing potential safety concerns for the surrounding area. With its serene location and recreational purpose, Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2 serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to ensure the safety of water resources and the community.
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 Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2 -- 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 | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 16 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 26 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,730 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
- Mercer Bayou Boat Ramp
- County Road 109 Miller County
Campgrounds
- Hervey Access Camping
- Fair City Rv Park
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Four States Fairgrounds Rv
- Logoly State Park
- Teague Lake Primitive
Fishing spots
Track Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2 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 Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2
Where does the data for Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2 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 Buehler-Herndon Lake Dam No 2.