Locust Ridge West Dam dam
Locust Ridge West Dam
Locust Ridge West Dam, located in Sullivan, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This private earth dam, completed in 1993, stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 401 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to West Locust Creek and is not regulated by the state, with no inspection or enforcement measures in place.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition of Locust Ridge West Dam is currently not rated. It does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or updated inundation maps. The lack of regulatory oversight and comprehensive risk assessment for this dam raises concerns for potential safety and environmental risks, especially in the event of a catastrophic failure. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, understanding the infrastructure and management of dams like Locust Ridge West Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
With its unique location and design features, Locust Ridge West Dam presents an intriguing case study for the intersection of private ownership and public safety in water resource management. The data provided offers a glimpse into the complexities of dam infrastructure and the importance of proactive monitoring and risk assessment to mitigate potential hazards. As advocates for sustainable water resource management, it is essential for enthusiasts to delve deeper into the maintenance and regulation of dams like Locust Ridge West Dam to ensure the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Locust Ridge West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 26,400 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 8,550 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 415 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 856 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Locust Ridge West Dam.
Track Locust Ridge West Dam 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 Locust Ridge West Dam
Where does the data for Locust Ridge West 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 Significant 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 Locust Ridge West Dam.