Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34 dam
Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34
Clarence Cannon Memorial Watershed Dam 34, located in Lincoln County, Missouri, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for debris control along TR-Bryants Creek. This earth dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 415 feet, has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing debris from causing potential hazards downstream.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Clarence Cannon Dam 34 continues to fulfill its primary purpose of debris control efficiently. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 30 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 370 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and emergency action plans are yet to be prepared. Even though the dam does not have outlet gates, its stone core and soil foundation provide structural stability, ensuring its reliability in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from flood risks.
In the picturesque setting of Elsberry, Missouri, Clarence Cannon Memorial Watershed Dam 34 stands as a testament to efficient water resource management and conservation efforts. With its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining water quality and preventing debris-related hazards in the region. As a valuable asset in the local government's infrastructure, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment underscore its importance in safeguarding the community and environment from potential water-related risks.
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 Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 4,100 cfs | → |
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 2,990 cfs | → |
| Bay Creek At Pittsfield | 43 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 290 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 204 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 178,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34.
Boat launches
- Pike County
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- Clarksville
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- Oak Street Kampsville
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
Track Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34 in the Snoflo app
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About Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34
Where does the data for Clarence Cannon Mem Watershed Dam 34 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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