Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 dam
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09, also known as Williams Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Logan, Arkansas. Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Little Sixmile Creek. Standing at a height of 34 feet with a hydraulic height of 27.7 feet and a structural height of 45.1 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 2950 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.2 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 is regulated by the ANRC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 10,125 cubic feet per second. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure has not undergone any modifications since its completion, indicating its stable and well-maintained state.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 presents an interesting case study of a privately owned earth dam designed for flood risk reduction in a rural setting. Its location in the city of CHISMVILLE, its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and its historical completion in 1954 add to the intrigue of this important water management infrastructure. As efforts continue to monitor and manage the dam's safety and functionality, its role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding remains vital to the community and ecosystem.
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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 22 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 14 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 19 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 51 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 191 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09.
Boat launches
- Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
Campgrounds
- Booneville Municipal Park
- Charleston Lake
- Magazine Municipal Rv Park
- Jack Creek Recreation Area
- Knoppers Ford
- Dogwood Drive - Lake Eufaula State Park
Fishing spots
Track Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09
Where does the data for Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09.