Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 dam
Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1
Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1, located in McDonald County, Missouri, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Honey Creek. This earth dam, completed in 1970, stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 390.4 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flood hazards in the region.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 150 feet, helps regulate water flow during periods of high discharge, ensuring the safety of nearby communities. Despite being assessed as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 are yet to be fully developed, indicating a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to enhance its resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 offers a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its strategic location, design features, and operational history provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in vulnerable areas. As climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and enhancing structures like Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 only grows, highlighting the critical role such infrastructure plays in building resilient communities.
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 Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Springs Branch Near South West City | 1 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek Near South West City | 65 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Maysville | 38 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 84 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- 16th Street ,
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
- Cripps Road Benton County
Campgrounds
- Honey Creek State Park
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Bernice State Park
- Vacation Rentals
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
Fishing spots
Track Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 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 Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1
Where does the data for Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Southwest City Rc&D Structure E-1.