Gross Lake Dam dam
Gross Lake Dam
Gross Lake Dam, located in Clark County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1971 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, the dam impounds Caney Creek, creating a lake with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and condition assessment of "not rated", the dam has not been regulated or inspected by state agencies.
The dam, managed solely for recreational purposes, spans 400 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 311 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. Although the dam lacks certain safety features such as spillways and outlet gates, its risk management measures and emergency action plans have not been assessed or updated, posing potential challenges in the event of a water-related emergency.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor Gross Lake Dam's condition and management practices, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the implementation of safety measures and regular inspections to ensure the dam's resilience and long-term sustainability. With its scenic location and recreational value, Gross Lake Dam plays a significant role in the local community and underscores the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Gross Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 45 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 289 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 46 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 292 cfs | → |
| Saline River At Benton | 152 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gross Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Iron Mountain - De Gray Lake
- Degray Lake State Park
- Ozan Point - De Gray Lake
- Edgewood - De Gray Lake
- Caddo Drive - De Gray Lake
- Arlie Moore - De Gray Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
Track Gross Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gross Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gross 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 Gross Lake Dam.