Lake Poinsett Dam

Lake Poinsett Dam Quick Facts

Location: Poinsett, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35.523333, -90.6755556
River: Distress Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1967
Dam Height: 48 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 2,725 ft (831 m)
Dam Capacity: 29,500 acre-ft (36,388 Ml)
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Lake Poinsett Dam Information

Lake Poinsett Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Madison, Poinsett, Arkansas.

The dam, which is on the Distress Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1967 and is currently owned by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.

Lake Poinsett Dam Structure

The Lake Poinsett Dam is approximately 2,725 feet (831 m) long, 48 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Poinsett Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 16,296 acre-ft (20,101 Ml) and maximum capacity of 29,500 acre-ft (36,388 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 540 acres (219 ha) and the total catchment area is 4 square miles (11 square kilometres).

Lake Poinsett Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 5814 cubic feet per second (165 cubic metres per second).

Lake Poinsett Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Poinsett Dam
Poinsett, Arkansas
Height (ft)
48
Length (Ft)
2,725
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
4
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Poinsett Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Poinsett Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:21
Sunrise 06:35
Sunset 16:58
Temperature (°F) 55
Feels Like (°F) 53
Cloud Coverage (%) 7
Pressure (inHg) 1019
Humidity (%) 67
Wind Speed (mph) 9
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Poinsett Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 51 65 59 1021 53 12 25 NE 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 51 64 60 1014 93 12 29 SE 100 25 heavy intensity rain
Thu 48 63 57 1017 59 15 30 NW 0 - clear sky
Fri 47 62 57 1022 64 6 9 NE 0 - clear sky
Sat 49 66 62 1019 55 7 12 SSE 0 - clear sky
Sun 52 70 66 1018 48 11 19 SSW 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 56 71 70 1012 63 19 37 SSE 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 65 73 73 1008 68 18 40 S 100 6 moderate rain

Lake Poinsett Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Poinsett Dam?

Lake Poinsett Dam is in Arkansas.

In which county is the Lake Poinsett Dam?

Lake Poinsett Dam is in Poinsett County.

How high is the Lake Poinsett Dam?

Lake Poinsett Dam is 48 feet high.

How long is the Lake Poinsett Dam?

Lake Poinsett Dam is 2,725 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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