Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) dam
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)
Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) is a privately owned structure located in Courtois, Missouri. Built in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 615 acre-feet. Despite its small size, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 115 acres.
Situated on the TR-Indian Creek, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The last inspection of Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) was conducted in 1981, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. With a drainage area of 1720 acres, this structure plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in Iron County, Missouri.
While not regulated by the state or federal agencies, Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure intriguing for its design as a buttress dam and its contribution to the overall water management system in the region. Ongoing monitoring and assessment of this dam will be crucial to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and supporting water supply needs in the area.
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 Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 31 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 48 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 98 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 2,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small).
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Crawford County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
Campgrounds
- Red Bluff
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
- Hazel Creek
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Hazel Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
Track Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) in the Snoflo app
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About Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small)
Where does the data for Viburnum Tailings No. 2(Too Small) 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.
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