Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 dam
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28, also known as Site 28, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government in Canton, Missouri. Designed by USDA NRCS in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Buck Run Creek. With a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 202 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Located in Lewis County, Missouri, this dam spans 625 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 64 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 has not been rated for its condition. While it lacks an Emergency Action Plan and regular inspections, the dam continues to function effectively in reducing flood risk for the community. With a spillway width of 30 feet and no outlet gates, this dam exemplifies the importance of proper water resource management in maintaining environmental sustainability and public safety.
As a key component of flood risk reduction in the area, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local government agencies. While its condition remains unrated and emergency preparedness measures are lacking, this dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. With a focus on managing water flow and mitigating flood risks, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community and surrounding areas from potential disasters.
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 Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 785 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 210 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 537 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 11,200 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 69 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 156 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28.
Track Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 in the Snoflo app
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About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28
Where does the data for Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 28 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
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