York Twp Site Ca-170-3 dam
York Twp Site Ca-170-3
York Twp Site Ca-170-3, located in Putnam, Missouri, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1977 for grade stabilization purposes along the TR-MEDICINE CREEK. This dam stands at a height of 29 feet, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. It stretches 480 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 3000 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, York Twp Site Ca-170-3 is categorized as having a high risk level (2) based on data analysis. The dam, made primarily of earth with a stone core and soil foundation, has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no spillway and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not clearly defined, posing potential challenges in case of an emergency situation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, York Twp Site Ca-170-3 represents an essential infrastructure for grade stabilization along TR-MEDICINE CREEK in Missouri. However, there are notable gaps in the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management aspects, which warrant further attention to ensure the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of potential 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 1,800 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 2,540 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 22 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near York Twp Site Ca-170-3.
Boat launches
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Decatur County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
Track York Twp Site Ca-170-3 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3
Where does the data for York Twp Site Ca-170-3 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 York Twp Site Ca-170-3.