Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 dam
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14
Fourche Creek Wid Site 14, located in Ingram, Arkansas, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a dam height of 48 feet and a hydraulic height of 42 feet. Completed in 1994, this earth dam on Turner Creek has a storage capacity of 2625 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.2 square miles. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this structure plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Operated by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 is a key component in the flood control infrastructure of Randolph County. Its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates are designed to handle maximum discharges of up to 3860 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities during periods of high water flow. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, the structure has undergone inspections and is maintained to meet regulatory standards.
With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies and designers in safeguarding the region against potential flooding events. Its strategic location and design features make it a vital asset in the local water resource management system, contributing to the overall resilience of the area to climate-related challenges.
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 Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs | 572 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,870 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Eleven Point River Near Bardley | 483 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Imboden | 428 cfs | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fourche Creek Wid Site 14.
Boat launches
- Highway 142 River Access
- East Walnut Street Oregon County
- Riverton East River Access
- Us 160 33188, Oregon County
- Riverton West River Access
- Whitten River Access
Campgrounds
- Morgan Spring Float Camp
- Fourche Lake Recreation Area
- Float Camp Recreation Area
- Deer Leap Recreation Area
- Deer Leap
- Float Camp
Fishing spots
- Lake Ashbaugh
- Eleven Point River
- June Lake
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Crowley's Ridge State Park
- Lake Frierson
Paddle runs
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Track Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 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 Fourche Creek Wid Site 14
Where does the data for Fourche Creek Wid Site 14 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 Fourche Creek Wid Site 14.