Randy James No 1 dam
Randy James No 1
Randy James No 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Worth, Missouri, along the TR-Middle Fork Grand River. Built in 1991 for grade stabilization, this dam stands at 28 feet tall and stretches 370 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of stone core and soil foundation, serving the purpose of grade stabilization to protect against erosion and maintain the integrity of the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Randy James No 1 is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available on its emergency action plan and risk management measures. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, the Rock Island District manages this structure, and the local representative is Sam Graves (R).
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Randy James No 1 represents an important infrastructure for managing water flow and protecting against erosion in the area. With its unique design and purpose, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the TR-Middle Fork Grand River and surrounding ecosystem. Further research and monitoring may be needed to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this structure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Randy James No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 411 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 2,350 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 3,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randy James No 1.
Boat launches
Track Randy James No 1 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 Randy James No 1
Where does the data for Randy James No 1 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 Randy James No 1.