Fourche Creek #5, also known as Fourche Creek No.
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5 Dam, is a crucial structure located in Ripley, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1987. This local government-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Haygood Creek.
With a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, Fourche Creek #5 covers a surface area of 12 acres and has a low hazard potential, rated as satisfactory in its condition assessment as of March 2021. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, this dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Fourche Creek #5 an intriguing example of a locally owned flood risk reduction structure, highlighting the importance of effective dam management and maintenance in mitigating potential hazards and protecting surrounding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
HAYGOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
1293 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
44 |
Current River At Doniphan
|
1900cfs |
Eleven Point River Near Bardley
|
562cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
|
644cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
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3110cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
113cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fourche Lake Recreation Area
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Morgan Spring Float Camp
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Deer Leap Recreation Area
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Deer Leap
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Float Camp Recreation Area
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Float Camp
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