Hines Section 3 North Dam dam
Hines Section 3 North Dam
Hines Section 3 North Dam, located in Vernon County, Missouri, is a private-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet, serves to store water for agricultural activities in the region. With a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 87 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding area.
Situated along the TR to Kitten Creek, this dam is part of the Kansas City District and has a low hazard potential. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the Hines Section 3 North Dam fulfills its purpose effectively and contributes to the efficient utilization of water resources for irrigation. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, but it continues to serve its intended function without any significant issues.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate adaptation will find the Hines Section 3 North Dam an intriguing case study in private ownership and operation of essential infrastructure. With a focus on irrigation and a modest storage capacity, this earth dam exemplifies the role of localized water management structures in supporting agricultural activities while maintaining a low hazard potential.
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 Hines Section 3 North Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 245 cfs | → |
| Little Osage R. At Horton | 771 cfs | → |
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 650 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 3,170 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 188 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hines Section 3 North Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway H St. Clair County
- Bates County
- Vernon County
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
Track Hines Section 3 North Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hines Section 3 North Dam
Where does the data for Hines Section 3 North 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 Hines Section 3 North Dam.