South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7
Key Takeaway
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 85 ft (taller than 95.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 566 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01196 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF PERRYVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 is owned by CITY OF PERRYVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 built?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 has a dam height of 85 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 last inspected?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 was last inspected on May 20, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.