Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69 Dam
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69
Located in Lewis County, Missouri, the Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69, also known as Buck & Doe Run #69 Dam, was completed in 1980 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 370 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a drainage area of 307.2 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69 is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and has not been inspected recently. While it lacks an Emergency Action Plan and has not been rated for its condition, this dam serves as an essential structure for the surrounding community, helping to mitigate flooding and protect the environment.
As part of the Rock Island District, this dam is owned by the local government and plays a vital role in maintaining the stability of the Artesian Branch stream. With its stone core and soil foundation, the Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69 is a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in managing and preserving natural resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 12 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 15 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 21 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 10,400 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 46 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69.
Boat launches
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About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69
Where does the data for Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-69 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 below 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.
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.