Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B dam
Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B
Located in Parnell, Missouri, Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address grade stabilization along the TR-Platte River. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 435 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is to ensure grade stability in the area, making it an essential resource for water management and climate control in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding risks in the surrounding areas. While it has not been inspected or rated in recent years, this structure serves as a vital component in the overall water resource management system in Worth County, Missouri. Despite not being regulated or monitored by state agencies, the dam continues to provide valuable support in maintaining the ecological balance along the Platte River and its tributaries.
As a part of the extensive network of water management infrastructure in the region, Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the local ecosystem. Its strategic location and design help to control water flow, prevent erosion, and protect the surrounding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. With a focus on grade stabilization and water management, this dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in ensuring the long-term health and vitality of the Platte River watershed.
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 Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 3,620 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 411 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B.
Boat launches
Track Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B in the Snoflo app
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About Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B
Where does the data for Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Platte River Trib Watershed Dam 5-B.