Eason Dam dam
Eason Dam
Eason Dam, located in Worthington, Missouri, serves as a vital structure for grade stabilization along the TR-Chariton River. Constructed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 35 acre-feet, Eason Dam covers a surface area of 6.1 acres and serves a drainage area of 90.88 square miles.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Eason Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected or assessed for its condition recently. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any outlet gates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eason Dam provides an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. Its role in grade stabilization along the TR-Chariton River, its modest height and storage capacity, and its unregulated status offer valuable insights into the diverse landscape of dam infrastructure in the United States. The dam's history, design, and risk assessment present a compelling narrative for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure management, and environmental risk assessment.
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 Eason Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 64 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 29 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eason Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Unionville City Rv Park
- Thousand Hills State Park
- Lake Fisher
- Mcgowen Rec Area
- Lake Wapello State Park
- Lake Wapello State Park Campground
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About Eason Dam
Where does the data for Eason Dam 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 Eason Dam.