Tritt Lake Dam dam
Tritt Lake Dam
Tritt Lake Dam in Logan, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1979 for the primary purpose of recreation. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam on Mud Branch has a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 1006 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment has not been rated. It does not fall under state regulation or inspection, and there are no emergency action plans in place. Despite its recreational focus, Tritt Lake Dam lacks certain safety protocols and risk management measures. With its peaceful surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Tritt Lake Dam both intriguing and in need of further evaluation and improvement.
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 Tritt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 420 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 503 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 125 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 563 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tritt Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
⛺ Campgrounds
- Cane Creek - Lake Dardanelle
- Spadra - Lake Dardanelle
- Shoal Bay - Lake Dardanelle
- Piney Bay - Lake Dardanelle
- Cove Lake Complex
- Cove Lake Recreation Area
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Tritt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tritt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tritt 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 Tritt Lake Dam.