Fourche Creek #11 is an earth dam located in Ripley, Missouri, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1985, the dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 1150 feet, providing a storage capacity of 567 acre-feet. The dam is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Fourche Creek #11 poses a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate potential risks. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 400 feet to manage maximum discharge flows of up to 11,702 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing floodwaters and protecting the local area from potential inundation events, highlighting the vital role of water resource management in climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
FOURCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
69 |
Drainage Area |
7910 |
Nid Storage |
567 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
45 |
Current River At Doniphan
|
1900cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
|
644cfs |
Eleven Point River Near Bardley
|
562cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
113cfs |