Fourche Creek Wid Site 14
Key Takeaway
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 81.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,860 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01518 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FOURCHE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fourche Creek Wid Site 14?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fourche Creek Wid Site 14?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 is owned by FOURCHE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 built?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Fourche Creek Wid Site 14?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fourche Creek Wid Site 14?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 has a dam height of 48 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 last inspected?
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 was last inspected on June 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.