Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 dam
Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2
Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2, also known as Newton County Structure F-2 Dam, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Seneca, Missouri. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of debris control along TR-LOST CREEK. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 300 feet, it has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a drainage area of 89.6 square miles.
Despite its relatively small surface area of 1 acre, Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 has a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. Emergency action plans were last revised in 2009, and the dam has not been inspected since 1980. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 to be an intriguing structure that highlights the importance of debris control in watershed management. As part of the larger conservation efforts by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding environment and communities from potential flood risks. Further research and monitoring of this dam's condition and risk assessment are essential to ensure its continued functionality and resilience 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 Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 6,140 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 249 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 2,340 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 360 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- 16th Street ,
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Baxter Springs Riverside Park
- Neosho City Campground
- Schifferdecker Park
- Lanagan Access City Park
Fishing spots
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Spavinaw Creek
- Lake Bentonville
- Swepco
- Lake Flint Creek
Track Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 in the Snoflo app
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About Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2
Where does the data for Lost Creek Watershed Dam F-2 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 Watershed Dam F-2.