Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 dam
Fourche Creek Wid Site 17
Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 is a significant earth dam located in Randolph, Arkansas, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along Tattle Creek. The dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 37 feet and a length of 1115 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1560 acre-feet and a normal storage of 134 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 2114 cubic feet per second, making it an important structure for managing water flow in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding. The dam has been classified as having a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and functionality, showcasing the commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in Arkansas.
With its strategic location and design, Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 serves as a key asset in flood risk reduction efforts, contributing to the overall water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, structures like this play a vital role in safeguarding communities against the effects of extreme weather events. By prioritizing inspection, maintenance, and risk management measures, stakeholders can ensure the long-term effectiveness and safety of this essential infrastructure for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs | 577 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 2,930 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Imboden | 431 cfs | → |
| Eleven Point River Near Bardley | 483 cfs | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fourche Creek Wid Site 17.
Boat launches
- Highway 142 River Access
- East Walnut Street Oregon County
- Riverton East River Access
- Us 160 33188, Oregon County
- Riverton West River Access
- Whitten River Access
Campgrounds
- Morgan Spring Float Camp
- Fourche Lake Recreation Area
- Float Camp Recreation Area
- Deer Leap Recreation Area
- Float Camp
- Deer Leap
Fishing spots
- Lake Ashbaugh
- Eleven Point River
- June Lake
- Crowley's Ridge State Park
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Frierson
Paddle runs
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Track Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fourche Creek Wid Site 17
Where does the data for Fourche Creek Wid Site 17 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fourche Creek Wid Site 17.