Fourche Creek Wid Site 18
Fourche Creek Wid Site 18 is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Arkansas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fourche Creek Wid Site 18
The primary purpose of Fourche Creek Wid Site 18 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 Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Tennessee Creek near Ingram.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,373 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Ingram |
| River/Stream | Tennessee Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.39889, -91.03333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,373 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,464 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,804 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | AR01265 |
| Federal ID | AR01265 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |