Etuchee Dam dam
Etuchee Dam
Etuchee Dam, located in Pontiac, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1970 by designer Robert Van Camp, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans 800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam is situated along the TR-Pond Fork river, making it a vital resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its importance, Etuchee Dam has a high hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. While it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "not rated." With an uncontrolled spillway and valve outlet gates, the dam presents both challenges and opportunities for further risk management measures to ensure the safety of the community and the environment.
Overall, Etuchee Dam serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation and recreation in the Ozark region. As an earth dam with a stone core foundation, it plays a significant role in maintaining water levels and supporting local agricultural activities. With ongoing inspections and risk assessments, stakeholders are working to mitigate potential hazards and enhance the dam's overall performance and safety standards for the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Etuchee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Bradleyville | 98 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 323 cfs | → |
| Bull Creek Near Walnut Shade | 30 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 481 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 71 cfs | → |
| James River Near Springfield | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Etuchee Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway Hh Ozark County
- Shore Line Drive Diamond City
- Bull Shoals Dam Boulevard Bull Shoals
- South Boardwalk Branson
Campgrounds
- Wolf Junction (Gtt Stop 7)
- Trailhead Campsite
- Theodosia
- Bar-K Wrangler Camp
- Highway 125 - Bull Shoals Lake
- Rippee Conserrvation Area - Mdc
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Etuchee Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Etuchee Dam
Where does the data for Etuchee Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Etuchee Dam.