Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 dam
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34
Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34, located in Hannibal, Missouri, is a vital earth dam constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization purposes along TR-Durgens Creek. Standing at a height of 21 feet with a structural height of 22 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing erosion in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 140 acre-feet, it serves as a key infrastructure in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 has not been rated for its condition. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and it does not have outlet gates. With no state jurisdiction or permitting required, this dam serves as a significant grade stabilization structure in the Lewis County, Missouri, area. While it may not have had recent inspections or a condition assessment, its presence is essential for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a part of the Rock Island District, this dam is a testament to the collaborative efforts between local governments and the USDA NRCS in ensuring the safety and stability of water resources in the area. With a history dating back to 1972, Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 stands as a nod to the importance of sustainable water management practices and the role of infrastructure in mitigating environmental risks and promoting community resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 17 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 34 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 15 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Hannibal | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34.
Track Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 in the Snoflo app
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About Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34
Where does the data for Durgens Creek Watershed Dam 34 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 Low 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
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