Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. dam
Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.
Located in Chillicothe, Missouri, the Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Structure, also known as the Chillicothe Flood Prevention Dam, was completed in 1982 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Grand River. This private earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 35 feet. With a length of 900 feet and a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
The Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Structure boasts a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3,337 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water flow management during periods of increased rainfall and potential flooding. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as high, its risk assessment is considered moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood prevention and risk reduction efforts.
As an integral part of flood risk reduction initiatives in Livingston County, Missouri, the Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Structure serves as a vital asset in protecting the local community from the devastating impacts of flooding. While its condition assessment and risk management measures may require further attention, the dam's strategic location and design make it a key player in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and infrastructure along the TR-Grand River. With its impressive storage capacity and hydraulic capabilities, this structure stands as a testament to the importance of proactive flood prevention measures in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges.
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 Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 35 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 92 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 67 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 923 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 675 cfs | → |
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About Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct.
Where does the data for Chillicothe Rc&D Flood Prevention Struct. 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 High 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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