Farthing East Dam dam
Farthing East Dam
Farthing East Dam, located in Seymour, Missouri, was completed in 1966 and primarily serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the TR to Finley Creek. This private-owned Earth dam has a structural height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 4 acres and drains a watershed area of 250 square miles.
Despite its significant hazard potential and high risk profile, Farthing East Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have a designated spillway and lacks inspection records and emergency action plans. While the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, it also offers recreational opportunities. The dam's ownership and regulatory oversight fall under state jurisdiction in Missouri, with no federal agency involvement in its funding, design, construction, or operation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Farthing East Dam can appreciate its historical significance in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam's location in Webster County, Missouri, highlights the intersection of water management and environmental conservation efforts. With its private ownership and lack of federal regulation, the dam presents an intriguing case study for evaluating the effectiveness of state-led dam safety measures and emergency preparedness protocols in the face of potential 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 Farthing East Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Bradleyville | 105 cfs | → |
| James River Near Springfield | 66 cfs | → |
| Pearson Creek Near Springfield | 15 cfs | → |
| South Fork Dry Sac River Near Springfield | 6 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek At Springfield | 12 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farthing East Dam.
Campgrounds
- Rippee Conserrvation Area - Mdc
- Bar-K Wrangler Camp
- Camp Ridge
- Cobb Ridge Recreation Area
- Cobb Ridge
- Wolf Junction (Gtt Stop 7)
Fishing spots
Track Farthing East Dam 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 Farthing East Dam
Where does the data for Farthing East 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 Farthing East Dam.