Green City Dam-Sect 16 dam
Green City Dam-Sect 16
Green City Dam-Sect 16 is a local government-owned structure located in Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri, along the TR-MUSSEL FORK river. This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet, primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 974 acre-feet and a surface area of 91 acres. Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and maintenance.
Managed by the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Green City Dam-Sect 16 stands as a vital component for water resource management in the area, providing recreational opportunities for the community while enhancing the natural ecosystem. With a drainage area of 920 acres and a normal storage capacity of 606 acre-feet, the dam contributes to flood control and water supply reliability for local residents. However, the lack of recent inspection data and condition assessment raises concerns about the long-term sustainability and safety of the structure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure resilience, the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams like Green City Dam-Sect 16 becomes increasingly crucial. With the potential for extreme weather events and changing hydrological patterns, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of such facilities is essential for mitigating risks and safeguarding the surrounding environment. Collaborative efforts between local authorities, regulatory agencies, and the community are essential to address any potential vulnerabilities and enhance the overall resilience of this important water resource asset.
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 Green City Dam-Sect 16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 162 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 85 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 58 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 112 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green City Dam-Sect 16.
Track Green City Dam-Sect 16 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Green City Dam-Sect 16
Where does the data for Green City Dam-Sect 16 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 Green City Dam-Sect 16.