South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4 dam
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4, located in Perry County, Arkansas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1981. This earth dam, standing at a height of 90 feet and stretching 895 feet in length, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 513 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 6550 acre-feet, this dam on Cove Creek serves as a key component of water resource management in the region.
Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of its condition assessment. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. While the risk assessment deems the structure to have a moderate risk level, there is a lack of detailed information on risk management measures and emergency action plans, indicating areas for potential improvement in safeguarding the dam and surrounding communities.
With its location in a rural area and limited associated structures, South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4 stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource infrastructure in mitigating climate-related risks. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, structures like this dam play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats of flooding events. Continued monitoring, assessment, and potentially enhanced risk management measures will be essential in ensuring the long-term resilience and effectiveness of this important flood risk reduction structure.
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 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 388 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 2 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 1 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 910 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4.
Boat launches
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Forest Road Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- 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 4 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 4
Where does the data for South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4 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 Low 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 4.