Fourche Creek Watershed Structure No.
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7, located in Ripley, Missouri, is a key component of flood risk reduction efforts along the East Fork Fourche Creek. Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 68 feet and has a length of 1600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4775 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected and regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG.
Despite its age, Fourche Creek Wtrshd No. 7 continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, with no associated structures and a spillway width of 103 feet. The dam's drainage area covers 4211 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4558 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment deems the structure to have a moderate risk level, its emergency action plan remains unprepared, highlighting a potential area for improvement in disaster response protocols.
Overall, Fourche Creek Wtrshd No. 7 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region, with a history of satisfactory performance and a commitment to ensuring public safety through regular inspections and enforcement measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and updating such structures becomes increasingly crucial in mitigating potential risks and protecting communities downstream from the dam.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
68 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK FOURCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Drainage Area |
4211 |
Nid Storage |
4775 |
Structural Height |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
68 |
Current River At Doniphan
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1900cfs |
Eleven Point River Near Bardley
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562cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
113cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
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644cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
Black River Near Corning
|
789cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Float Camp Recreation Area
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Deer Leap Recreation Area
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Deer Leap
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Float Camp
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Fourche Lake Recreation Area
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