Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27 dam
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27
Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27, located in Quitman, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1973 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Hager Branch and Nodaway River. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a structural height of 28 feet, stretching 400 feet in length. It has a capacity of 46 acre-feet with a normal storage of 26 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 32 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet and has a low hazard potential, assessed as moderate (3) in terms of risk. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. However, it is noted to have no outlet gates and is not regulated by the state or federal agencies. With a moderate risk level and no significant modifications or emergency preparedness measures in place, Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27 remains a valuable structure for grade stabilization in the region.
Though lacking recent updates or assessments, the Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27 continues to play a vital role in managing water resources and preventing erosion in Nodaway County, Missouri. Its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflects a commitment to sustainable land management practices. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk level, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure to safeguard against potential emergencies and ensure the continued protection of local water resources and ecosystems.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 4,460 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 2,540 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 6,240 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 3,360 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27.
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About Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27
Where does the data for Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-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 Hoover-Frankum Watershed Dam Lt-27.