Poinsett Wid Site 113 dam
Poinsett Wid Site 113
Located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, Poinsett Wid Site 113 is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Big Creek - TR. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 1000 feet, with a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Poinsett Wid Site 113 is a critical infrastructure for the local community in Greenfield. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates provide emergency water discharge capabilities, although the structure has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the last inspection took place in March 2016, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource preservation in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Poinsett Wid Site 113 as a key component of flood risk management in Poinsett County. As part of the USDA NRCS's efforts to protect communities from potential disasters, this earth dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood impacts along the Big Creek - TR. With its high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness to safeguard the local population and surrounding natural environment.
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 113 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Egypt | · | → |
| White River At Newport | 8,720 cfs | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 427 cfs | → |
| Black River At Elgin Ferry | 4,450 cfs | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poinsett Wid Site 113.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Poinsett Wid Site 113 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 113
Where does the data for Poinsett Wid Site 113 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 High 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 113.