Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 dam
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for grade stabilization in the area. This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, providing storage for 94 acre-feet of water. With a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 480 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam on TR-BRUSH CR has a moderate risk rating of 3. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and is primarily constructed with stone core and soil foundation materials. The dam spans 515 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4 acres, with a drainage area of 110 acres. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the city of NORBORNE.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 presents an intriguing case study in dam engineering and management. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s and its ongoing role in grade stabilization, this earth dam serves as a symbol of how human interventions can positively impact the natural environment. As we continue to monitor and assess the condition of this dam, we are reminded of the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human benefit while safeguarding against potential risks and 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 300 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 50,100 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 1,290 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 8,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29.
Boat launches
- Lafayette County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Lexington
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Mo 210 Ray County
Track Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 in the Snoflo app
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About Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29
Where does the data for Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29 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 Tabo Creek Watershed Dam B-29.