East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77 dam
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-77, located in Cora, Missouri, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 430 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Locust Creek, offering protection to the surrounding Sullivan County community.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-77 has not been state-regulated or inspected since its completion in 1991. With a spillway width of 14 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow in the region. Although not rated for its condition, the dam's structure and design, along with its stone core and soil foundation, demonstrate its resilience and effectiveness in flood control.
As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and water resource management, the East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-77 serves as a critical asset for the local government in maintaining the safety and well-being of residents in Sullivan County. With its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 4,830 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77.
Campgrounds
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About East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77
Where does the data for East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 77 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.
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