Remmel Dam

Remmel Dam Quick Facts

Location: Hot Spring, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34.426683, -92.89429
River: Ouachita River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Buttress Concrete
Commissioned: 1925
Dam Height: 60 ft (18 m)
Dam Length: 910 ft (277 m)
Dam Capacity: 57,260 acre-ft (70,629 Ml)
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Remmel Dam Information

Remmel Dam is a buttress concrete dam located about 5 miles from Rockport, Hot Spring, Arkansas.

The dam, which is on the Ouachita River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by AMBURSEN COMPANY and commissioned in 1925 and is currently owned by Entergy Arkansas, Inc..

Remmel Dam Structure

The Remmel Dam is approximately 910 feet (277 m) long, 60 feet (18 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Remmel Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 33,340 acre-ft (41,124 Ml) and maximum capacity of 57,260 acre-ft (70,629 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,642 acres (664 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,516 square miles (3,926 square kilometres).

Remmel Dam Spillway

The dam has a 360 feet (110 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 140000 cubic feet per second (3964 cubic metres per second).

Remmel Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Remmel Dam
Hot Spring, Arkansas
Height (ft)
60
Length (Ft)
910
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
57,260
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1,516
Hoover Dam
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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
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Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Remmel Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Remmel Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:52
Sunrise 07:15
Sunset 17:30
Temperature (°F) 22
Feels Like (°F) 22
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1037
Humidity (%) 38
Wind Speed (mph) 2
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Remmel 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 18 28 18 1041 18 9 20 N 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 16 41 28 1028 19 12 21 SSW 0 - scattered clouds
Thu 26 45 40 1031 43 7 18 NW 0 - few clouds
Fri 25 47 40 1029 42 8 13 SW 0 - clear sky
Sat 27 52 44 1028 44 11 27 SSW 0 - broken clouds
Sun 41 46 46 1025 97 4 11 SE 100 15 moderate rain
Mon 45 51 47 1021 83 7 17 NE 20 0 light rain
Tue 43 56 52 1019 47 4 8 NNW 0 - overcast clouds

Remmel Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Remmel Dam?

Remmel Dam is in Arkansas.

In which county is the Remmel Dam?

Remmel Dam is in Hot Spring County.

How high is the Remmel Dam?

Remmel Dam is 60 feet high.

How long is the Remmel Dam?

Remmel Dam is 910 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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