Lost Creek E-1 dam
Lost Creek E-1
Lost Creek E-1, also known as Lost Creek Watershed Site E-1 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Seneca, Missouri. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans 735 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the TR-Lost Creek watershed, covering a drainage area of 736 square miles.
The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 100 feet, ensures a maximum discharge of 442 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, Lost Creek E-1 has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, last inspected in June 2016 with an inspection frequency of three years. While the risk assessment deems the dam to have a moderate risk level, with appropriate risk management measures, it continues to serve its intended function effectively, safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events.
With its strategic location and design, Lost Creek E-1 remains a vital component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Newton County, Missouri. Managed and regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive maintenance and inspection protocols to ensure the safety and efficiency of water resource management systems in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Lost Creek E-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 466 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 6,230 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 35 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 95 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Creek E-1.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- 16th Street ,
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Neosho City Campground
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Baxter Springs Riverside Park
- Schifferdecker Park
- Lanagan Access City Park
Fishing spots
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Spavinaw Creek
- Lake Bentonville
- Swepco
- Lake Flint Creek
Paddle runs
Track Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek E-1
Where does the data for Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek E-1.