Rex Hill Dam No 5 dam
Rex Hill Dam No 5
Rex Hill Dam No 5, located in Harrison County, Missouri, serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the Little Rock Creek. This private earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a length of 440 feet, was completed in 1991 and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge of 78 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Rex Hill Dam No 5 is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected in recent years. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and maintaining the stability of the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rex Hill Dam No 5 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its unique design features and purpose, this private dam serves as a critical component in the local ecosystem. As efforts to address climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, understanding the role of structures like Rex Hill Dam No 5 becomes increasingly important in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water systems.
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 Rex Hill Dam No 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 411 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 2,350 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 26,800 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 10,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rex Hill Dam No 5.
Track Rex Hill Dam No 5 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 Rex Hill Dam No 5
Where does the data for Rex Hill Dam No 5 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 Rex Hill Dam No 5.