South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 dam
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2, located in Perry, Arkansas, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure along the Big Bear Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 97 feet and has a storage capacity of 1448 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined, with an overall condition assessment of "Not Rated" as of the last inspection in 1990.
With a surface area of 86 acres and a drainage area of 17.1 square miles, South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unclear, the structure continues to stand as a vital asset for flood protection in the area. As the climate continues to change, the importance of maintaining and monitoring such water resource infrastructure becomes increasingly critical for the community's resilience against extreme weather events.
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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 388 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 1 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 739 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2.
Boat launches
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Forest Road Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Stewart Circle 126, Garland County
Campgrounds
- South Fourche Recreation Area
- River Road
- Quarry Cove
- County Line
- Carter Cove
- Lena Landing - Lake Ouachita
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
Track South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2
Where does the data for South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 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 Undetermined 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 South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2.