Floyd Hines Dam dam
Floyd Hines Dam
The Floyd Hines Dam, located in Eldorado Springs, Missouri, was completed in 1972 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, designed to withstand the pressures of the TR Beecham Branch river.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Floyd Hines Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not-rated condition assessment. The dam's surface area covers 14 acres and drains an area of 225 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it serves as a vital infrastructure for both irrigation and recreational purposes in the community, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in the face of changing environmental conditions.
With its strategic location and historical significance in the region, the Floyd Hines Dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and infrastructure development. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to understand the role of dams like Floyd Hines in ensuring water security and the sustainable use of natural resources for future generations. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the preservation and maintenance of such structures become increasingly vital for the resilience of communities and ecosystems.
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 Floyd Hines Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 357 cfs | → |
| Little Osage R. At Horton | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 4,170 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 342 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Floyd Hines Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway H St. Clair County
- Bates County
- Vernon County
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- State Highway 82 St. Clair County
Track Floyd Hines 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 Floyd Hines Dam
Where does the data for Floyd Hines 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Floyd Hines Dam.