Located in Browning, Missouri, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-112 is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a normal storage of 28 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Little East Locust Creek, this dam plays a critical role in managing the drainage area of 294.4 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 151 cubic feet per second.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-112 serves as a key asset in flood risk reduction efforts in Sullivan County, Missouri. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, this dam provides essential protection to the surrounding community and infrastructure. Operating with an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, this dam showcases the importance of proactive watershed management and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of residents in the event of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE EAST LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
294.4 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
32cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
16cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
81cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
153cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |