Poinsett Wid Site 5 dam
Poinsett Wid Site 5
Poinsett Wid Site 5 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Poinsett, Arkansas, along the Distress Creek-TR. Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 25 feet high and stretches 832 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam remains in good condition and is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 5 is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital structure in managing water resources in the region. With a normal storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 646 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As a locally-owned structure managed by the Poinsett County government, Poinsett Wid Site 5 contributes to the overall water management efforts in Arkansas, ensuring the safety and well-being of nearby communities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Poinsett Wid Site 5 remains a key element in the water resource infrastructure of Poinsett County. With its stone core construction and uncontrolled spillway, the dam provides essential flood protection while maintaining its structural integrity. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Poinsett Wid Site 5 play a crucial role in adapting to and mitigating the effects of extreme weather events, ensuring the sustainable management of water in the region.
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 Poinsett Wid Site 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Egypt | · | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 459 cfs | → |
| White River At Newport | 9,580 cfs | → |
| Black River At Elgin Ferry | 4,490 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 958 cfs | → |
| White River Near Augusta | 9,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poinsett Wid Site 5.
Fishing spots
Track Poinsett Wid Site 5 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Poinsett Wid Site 5
Where does the data for Poinsett Wid Site 5 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 Poinsett Wid Site 5.