Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam dam
Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam
Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam, located in Pike, Arkansas, is a state-owned earth dam constructed in 1968 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, creating a storage capacity of 592 acre-feet. Situated on Cowhide Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the region.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the dam has not been modified since its completion. With a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam serves as a vital resource for water conservation and environmental preservation in the area.
While the dam has not been reviewed for Emergency Action Plans or risk assessment, it remains a key structure for sustaining the local ecosystem. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural habitats, showcasing the importance of sustainable management practices in maintaining ecological balance.
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 Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 43 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 18 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 26 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 87 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Howard County
- Blue Ridge Road Howard County
- Lake Road Sevier County
Campgrounds
- Cowhide Cove - Lake Greeson
- Laurel Creek - Lake Greeson
- Dam Area - Lake Greeson
- Pikeville - Lake Greeson
- Buckhorn - Lake Greeson
- Parker Creek - Lake Greeson
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
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About Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lake Greeson Nursery Pond 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 Lake Greeson Nursery Pond Dam.