Fourche Creek Dam 1, located in Ripley, Missouri, was completed in 1975 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 65 feet, serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding along the Fourche Creek. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam has a storage capacity of 4,800 acre-feet and a normal storage of 544 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 49 acres.
With a spillway width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge of 20,400 cubic feet per second, Fourche Creek Dam 1 has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam is regularly inspected by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it plays a crucial role in flood risk management and protection of the surrounding community in Pocahontas, Arkansas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fourche Creek Dam 1 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
65 |
River Or Stream |
FOURCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49 |
Hydraulic Height |
65 |
Drainage Area |
8.35 |
Nid Storage |
4800 |
Structural Height |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
68 |
Eleven Point River Near Bardley
|
562cfs |
Current River At Doniphan
|
1900cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
|
644cfs |
Current River At Van Buren
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1220cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
113cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fourche Lake Recreation Area
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Boze Mill Float Camp
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Greenbriar Float Camp
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Morgan Spring Float Camp
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Deer Leap
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Deer Leap Recreation Area
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