Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 dam
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20, located in Lafayette County, Missouri, was completed in 1962 and serves as a crucial structure for grade stabilization in the area. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 345 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-BRUSH CR river/stream and has a spillway width of 40 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 670 cubic feet per second in case of high water levels.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 is currently in a not rated condition assessment status. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of grade stabilization effectively. The surrounding area benefits from the normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, covering a drainage area of 30 square miles and providing flood control measures. As a key feature in the water resource management of the region, this dam plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the local environment.
Although Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 has not been modified over the years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains a reliable structure for water resource management in Lafayette County. With no outlet gates and a stone core foundation on soil, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of proper design and construction in maintaining the integrity of water infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the significance of structures like Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 in protecting communities and natural habitats from potential water-related hazards.
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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 398 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 112,000 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 510 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 643 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20.
Boat launches
- Lexington
- Lafayette County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Mo 210 Ray County
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
Track Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20
Where does the data for Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-20.