Owens Lake Dam dam
Owens Lake Dam
Owens Lake Dam, located in Glenwood, Arkansas, was completed in 1964 primarily for irrigation purposes along the Caddo River. Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 414 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 336 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, supporting both irrigation and recreational activities.
Owned privately, Owens Lake Dam has not been regulated or inspected by state agencies, making it an interesting case study in dam management and oversight. With its proximity to the Caddo River and its role in providing water for agricultural use, the dam plays a significant role in the local ecosystem and economy. While it does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam's risk management measures and potential hazards should be carefully monitored and assessed to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Owens Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 83 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 315 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 29 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 134 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | · | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 226 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Owens Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
Campgrounds
- Crystal
- Kirby Landing - Lake Greeson
- Twin Creek - Lake Ouachita
- Denby Point - Lake Ouachita
- Daisy State Park
- Camp Clearfork
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Owens 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 Owens Lake Dam
Where does the data for Owens 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 Owens Lake Dam.