102 River Tributaries Dam 18 dam
102 River Tributaries Dam 18
Located in Nodaway, Missouri, the 102 River Tributaries Dam 18, also known as the 102 Riv Trib Wtrshd # 18 Dam, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at 26 feet in height with a length of 625 feet, serving primarily for grade stabilization along the Thill Branch river. With a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.8 acres, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a maximum discharge of 1162 cubic feet per second. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 80 feet wide, helps regulate water flow during periods of heavy rainfall. With no outlet gates and a drainage area of 249.6 square miles, the dam's primary purpose is to prevent erosion and stabilize the surrounding land, contributing to overall water resource management in the area.
As a significant piece of infrastructure in the Kansas City District, the 102 River Tributaries Dam 18 serves as a testament to the importance of earth dams in maintaining water quality and stream health. With its design focused on grade stabilization and its moderate risk level closely monitored, this dam stands as a vital component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
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 102 River Tributaries Dam 18 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 3,360 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 4,460 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 6,240 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 2,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 102 River Tributaries Dam 18.
Boat launches
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About 102 River Tributaries Dam 18
Where does the data for 102 River Tributaries Dam 18 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.
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