Fourche Creek #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Ripley County, Missouri, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 1,200 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fourche Creek #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Fourche Creek #3 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 37 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/04/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ripley |
| Nearest City | Ponder |
| River/Stream | N Fork Fourche Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.56968, -91.06909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mike Armour |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31954 |
| Federal ID | MO31954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |