Fourche Creek Wid Site 19
Fourche Creek Wid Site 19 is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Arkansas, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fourche Creek Wid Site 19
The primary purpose of Fourche Creek Wid Site 19 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fourche Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Camp Creek near Attica.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,610 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Attica |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.38389, -91.02083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,286 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fourche Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01446 |
| Federal ID | AR01446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |