Flat Rock Creek Site 1 dam
Flat Rock Creek Site 1
Flat Rock Creek Site 1, also known as Lake Cap Bedell, is a rockfill dam located in Crawford, Arkansas, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1982 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a height of 57 feet and spans 647 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 509 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Situated on TOWN BRANCH, this structure is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its operational integrity.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Flat Rock Creek Site 1 serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, along with its stone core construction, contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its compliance with state regulations and inspection frequency ensure that it continues to fulfill its purpose effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site offers a fascinating example of engineered resilience in managing water flow and mitigating flood hazards 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 Flat Rock Creek Site 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 23,000 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 166 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 103 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 30 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 34 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 563 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flat Rock Creek Site 1.
⚓ Boat launches
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- Fort Coffee
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lee Creek Public Use Area
- Fort Smith Alma Rv Park
- Fort Chaffee Rv Military
- River Ridge - Ozark Lake
- Vine Prairie
- Lake Ft. Smith State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- The State Line To The Mouth Of The River Outh Of The River
- Tahlequah Water Supply Plant To Horseshoe Bend
- Lake Frances Spillway To Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff To Tahlequah Water Supply Plant
- The State Line To The Mouth Of The River
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
Track Flat Rock Creek Site 1 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 Flat Rock Creek Site 1
Where does the data for Flat Rock Creek Site 1 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 Flat Rock Creek Site 1.