Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39 Dam
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39, located in Canton, Missouri, was completed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of debris control. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Buck Run Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 64 square miles and a maximum discharge of 690 cubic feet per second.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39 is monitored for its structural integrity and safety. While the dam is currently not rated for its condition, it serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in the Lewis County region. Despite being unregulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
As a part of the Rock Island District, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39 exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. With its uncontrolled spillway and stone core construction, this dam serves as a critical component in the overall water infrastructure of the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering behind this structure and its role in safeguarding the community from potential water-related risks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 12 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 15 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 21 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 10,400 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 46 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39.
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About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39
Where does the data for Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 39 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 Significant 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 below 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.
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.