Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam dam
Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam
Tabo Creek Watershed E-28 Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 385 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational opportunities.
Managed by the local government, the Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri. The dam's condition assessment in 2007 deemed it satisfactory, with a low hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications and meets regulatory guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. With a drainage area of 128 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 717 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, the Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam stands as a reliable flood risk reduction infrastructure in Lafayette, Missouri, contributing to the protection of the local community and environment. With its earth dam structure and stone core, the dam provides essential storage capacity and spillway capabilities to mitigate potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to acknowledge and support the maintenance and upkeep of such critical infrastructure to ensure continued safety and sustainability for the surrounding area.
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 Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,300 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 24 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 18 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 131 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 67 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam.
Track Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 Dam
Where does the data for Tabo Creek Wtrshd E-28 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 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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