South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8
Key Takeaway
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 86.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 953 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,865 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01470 |
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 LA FAVE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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Significant HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 is owned by FOURCHE LA FAVE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 built?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 8?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 has a dam height of 55 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 8 last inspected?
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 was last inspected on May 20, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.