Poinsett Site 111 dam
Poinsett Site 111
Poinsett Site 111, located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1981. This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 346 feet in length, with a primary purpose of reducing flood risks along the Tr-Holly Springs Branch. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with a low hazard potential.
The dam has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 13 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it has not been modified since its completion. The structure is currently in a condition assessment status of "Not Available," with no inspection frequency specified. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are also not available, indicating a need for further assessment and planning to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure.
Overall, Poinsett Site 111 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, but lacks detailed information on its current condition and management procedures. This data underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resource structures to protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find opportunities for research and engagement in understanding the complexities of managing and safeguarding critical infrastructure like Poinsett Site 111.
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 Site 111 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Egypt | · | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 409 cfs | → |
| White River At Newport | 7,910 cfs | → |
| Black River At Elgin Ferry | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,010 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poinsett Site 111.
Fishing spots
Track Poinsett Site 111 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 Site 111
Where does the data for Poinsett Site 111 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 Site 111.