James River Assembly Dam dam
James River Assembly Dam
The James River Assembly Dam, located in Huggins, Missouri, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 42.7 feet, serving as a key feature in the tributary to Burkhart Branch. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8 acres and draining a 100-acre watershed.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the James River Assembly Dam poses a high hazard potential, making regular inspections crucial for ensuring safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has no outlet gates. Although the last inspection was conducted in January 2016, the dam is scheduled for inspections every three years to monitor its structural integrity. In the event of an emergency, it is essential for stakeholders to have an updated Emergency Action Plan in place to effectively manage any risks associated with the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the James River Assembly Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made structures and natural waterways in a recreational setting. As a vital component of the local landscape in Texas County, Missouri, this dam not only offers leisure activities but also highlights the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to mitigate potential hazards. With a moderate risk assessment rating, ongoing risk management measures and adherence to safety guidelines are crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water resource 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 James River Assembly Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood | 29 cfs | → |
| Big Piney River Near Big Piney | 253 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 337 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 321 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 350 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James River Assembly Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Drive Texas County
- State Highway 17 Texas County
- Mason Road Texas County
- Dawn Road Laclede County
- Crossroads Access
Campgrounds
- Big Piney Trail Primitive
- Paddy Creek
- Big Piney Equestrian Camp
- Slabtown Recreation Area
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
- Roubidoux Springs
Paddle runs
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
Track James River Assembly Dam in the Snoflo app
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About James River Assembly Dam
Where does the data for James River Assembly 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
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