South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2
The primary purpose of South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Fourche La Fave Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Big Bear Creek.
The dam stands 97 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,448 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles.
At 97 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| River/Stream | Big Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.84222, -93.11333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fourche La Fave Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01619 |
| Federal ID | AR01619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |