Fourche Creek #8 Dam
Fourche Creek #8 Dam is an earth dam located in Ripley County, Missouri, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fourche Creek #8 Dam
The primary purpose of Fourche Creek #8 Dam 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 Mike Armour (local government). It impounds the N Fork Fourche Creek near Ponder.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,075 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 374 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 02/04/2020.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ripley |
| Nearest City | Ponder |
| River/Stream | N Fork Fourche Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.56332, -90.95944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,941 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MIKE ARMOUR |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31953 |
| Federal ID | MO31953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |