Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike dam
Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike
Situated on the Osage River in Benton, Missouri, the Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike, also known as the Harry S. Truman Reservoir, stands as a pivotal flood risk reduction structure completed in 1978 by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This rockfill dam measures an impressive 98 feet in height and spans 7500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 5,202,000 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam faces a high hazard potential due to its location and the inherent unpredictability of severe weather events in the region.
The US Army Corps of Engineers diligently manages the dam's flood risks by implementing rigorous monitoring and maintenance protocols, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and collaborating with local emergency managers to ensure preparedness and effective response strategies in case of emergencies. By engaging with the community and continuously updating the emergency action plan, the Corps aims to enhance public awareness and bolster the resilience of the surrounding areas to potential dam-related disasters. However, challenges persist, as the dam's capacity to store water is limited, necessitating careful water release management to maintain structural integrity and mitigate downstream impacts. Despite the inherent risks, the Corps remains committed to safeguarding the dam and the communities it serves, striving to address all forms of flood risk associated with this vital infrastructure.
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 Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 126 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 16,200 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 15,100 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 766 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 6,760 cfs | → |
| Lindley Creek Near Polk | 258 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike.
Boat launches
- Thibait Point Boat Ramp
- Benton County
- Lost Valley Road Benton County
- State Park Road West Benton County
- Omaha Road Benton County
Track Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike
Where does the data for Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike 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 Harry S. Truman Dam - Sterett Creek Dike.