Hope Lake Dam dam
Hope Lake Dam
Hope Lake Dam, located in Magazine, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and a length of 440 feet, providing storage of up to 326 acre-feet of water. Situated on Chigger Creek-TR, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Hope Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for irrigation purposes in Logan County, Arkansas. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a key component in the local water supply network.
Although last inspected in 2011, Hope Lake Dam remains a reliable asset for water storage and management in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 359 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 14 acres, the dam contributes to the overall water security of the region. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like Hope Lake Dam play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water availability for agricultural and community needs.
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 Hope Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 59 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 739 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 89 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 329 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 251 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hope Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Logan County
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Cameron Bluff
- Cove Lake Recreation Area
- Cove Lake Complex
- Magazine Municipal Rv Park
- Mount Magazine State Park
- Waveland - Blue Mountain Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
Track Hope Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hope Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hope 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 Hope Lake Dam.