E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 dam
E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27
E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27, located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, is a key structure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-E.BR.SO.FK.BLACKWATER river system. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high, with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet and a drainage area of 147.2 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 due to its uncontrolled spillway type and limited emergency preparedness measures.
The dam, primarily constructed with stone core and soil foundation, spans 335 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4 acres. With a maximum discharge capacity of 564 cubic feet per second, the structure serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. While it lacks recent inspection data and a condition assessment rating, E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 remains an integral component of the flood risk management strategy in Johnson County, Missouri, under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 offers a fascinating case study in dam engineering and flood control practices in the Midwest. With its historical significance and strategic location within the TR-E.BR.SO.FK.BLACKWATER watershed, this structure highlights the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in mitigating potential disasters. As discussions on climate change and water resource sustainability continue to evolve, understanding the role of structures like E-27 becomes paramount in ensuring the resilience of our communities against natural hazards and extreme weather events.
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 E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 204 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 67 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 3 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 74 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27.
Boat launches
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Cass County
- Lee's Summit
- Lafayette County
Track E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 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 E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27
Where does the data for E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of E.Br So Fk Blackwater E-27.