Eaton Tailings Dam dam
Eaton Tailings Dam
The Eaton Tailings Dam in Leadwood, Missouri, stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations. Completed in 1955, this privately owned dam spans 1,800 feet with a height of 58 feet, serving a critical purpose in regulating the flow of the TR-Big River. With a storage capacity of 8,900 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1,825 acres, the dam plays a pivotal role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Despite its age, the Eaton Tailings Dam has been consistently regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state of Missouri to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2007, the dam poses moderate risk according to the latest evaluations. This underscores the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate patterns and potential natural disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the details of the Eaton Tailings Dam, they uncover a complex infrastructure that marries engineering precision with environmental stewardship. From its uncontrolled spillway to its buttress core design, the dam embodies a delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human benefit and safeguarding against potential hazards. With constant monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines, the Eaton Tailings Dam stands as a beacon of responsible water resource management in the heart of Missouri's St. Francois County.
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 Eaton Tailings Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 54 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 103 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 363 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 8 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 124 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eaton Tailings Dam.
Boat launches
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
Campgrounds
- St. Joe State Park
- St. Francois State Park
- Washington State Park
- Hawn State Park
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Eaton Tailings Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eaton Tailings Dam
Where does the data for Eaton Tailings 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 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 Eaton Tailings Dam.