Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee dam
Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee
The Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee in Little River County, Arkansas, stands as a significant earth dam completed in 1968, with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 14 feet. The primary purpose of this private-owned structure, located along Haney Creek-TR, is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 4609 acre-feet. Despite its considerable storage capacity, the dam is currently not rated for condition assessment, highlighting potential risks associated with its significant hazard potential.
Managed by private owners, the Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee serves as a critical water resource management structure in the area, providing essential flood control measures and water retention capabilities. The dam's location within the jurisdiction of the state of Arkansas, under the oversight of the Little Rock District USACE, further emphasizes its importance in climate resilience efforts in the region. The structure's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and overall risk assessment remain undisclosed, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the face of potential hazards.
With a design focused on earth dam construction, the Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee plays a crucial role in water storage and flood control along Haney Creek-TR. Despite its age, the dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections, condition assessments, and risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. As a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in Little River County, Arkansas, the Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities in managing and safeguarding critical water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Index | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 1,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee.
Boat launches
- Us 59;Us 71 Little River County
- Little River County
- Liars Loop 189, Little River County
- University Avenue 7401, Texarkana
Campgrounds
- Millwood State Park
- River Run West - Millwood Lake
- River Run East - Millwood Lake
- White Cliffs - Millwood Lake
- Beards Lake - Millwood Lake
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
Fishing spots
Track Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee
Where does the data for Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee 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 Significant 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 Nacoosa Paper Retention Pond Levee.