South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 dam
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Perryville, Arkansas. Managed by the local government, this earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 85 feet and was completed in 1978. With a storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet and serving purposes of flood risk reduction and water supply, this structure plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Situated on the Cedar River within the Little Rock District, South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections by the state regulatory agency ANRC to ensure its operational integrity. With a history of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
The dam's strategic location, design, and management reflect a proactive approach towards mitigating flood risks and ensuring water supply sustainability in the area. As climate change threatens to exacerbate extreme weather events, structures like South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 become increasingly crucial for protecting communities and ecosystems. By adhering to regulatory protocols and implementing risk management measures, this dam serves as a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
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 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 106 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- 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
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 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 7
Where does the data for South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 7 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 High 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 7.