South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8
The primary purpose of South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 8 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 Huston Creek near Ragsdale.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 953 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2024.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Ragsdale |
| River/Stream | Huston Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.93389, -92.89611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 953 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,865 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fourche La Fave Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01470 |
| Federal ID | AR01470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |