Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam dam
Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam
Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam, located in Conway, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose classified as "Other." This earth dam, completed in 2007, stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 558 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 89.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.1 acres, with a drainage area of 0.21 square miles. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated along Sunnyside Creek in Conway County, Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. While details about spillways, outlet gates, and emergency action plans are not available, the dam's presence contributes to the overall hydrological balance in the region. With no associated locks or structures, the dam serves as a key element in the local ecosystem, providing habitat for wildlife and supporting vegetation along the water's edge. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and maintaining dams like Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam become increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
Despite the lack of specific risk assessment and emergency preparedness information, Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private ownership in water resource management. With its construction overseen by the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam represents a collaborative effort between private entities and state regulators to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the role of dams like Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam in local ecosystems and water systems is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and adapting to changing climate conditions.
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 Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 40 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 10 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 50 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 42 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 75 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Witts Spring | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Tice Road 199, Cleburne County
- Cleburne County
- Edgemont Road Greers Ferry
- Hill Creek Road Cleburne County
Campgrounds
- Guss Blass Scout Reservation
- Brock Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Woolly Hollow State Park
- Point Remove Park
- Toad Suck Ferry
- Toad Suck Ferry Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Darrell Oliger #2 Pond Dam
Where does the data for Darrell Oliger #2 Pond 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 Undetermined 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.
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