Faulkner Lake Dam dam
Faulkner Lake Dam
Faulkner Lake Dam, located in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, is a rockfill dam that was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 25 feet and a primary purpose of recreation, this dam also serves as a water supply source. Situated on the Ouachita River-OS, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet.
Owned by a private entity, Faulkner Lake Dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. It is part of the Vicksburg District and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressman Bruce Westerman (R). Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Faulkner Lake Dam for its recreational opportunities and contribution to water supply in the area.
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 Faulkner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 132 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 18 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 46 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 72 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Faulkner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Montgomery County
- Blue Ridge Road Howard County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Howard County
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Irons Fork Reservoir
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- South Fork Saline River
- Shady Lake
- Saline River
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Faulkner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Faulkner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Faulkner 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 Faulkner Lake Dam.