East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-87, located in Browning, Missouri, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a structural height of 35 feet. With a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and a drainage area of 166.4 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels along the TR-Little East Locust Creek.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 28 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the dam. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam has not been inspected recently, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently in place. Overall, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-87 serves as a vital infrastructure element in the region's water resource management efforts.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
505 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE EAST LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
166.4 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
32cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
81cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
16cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
153cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |