East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-125, located in Browning, Missouri, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.
Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a structural height of 31 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is associated with the TR-PAWPAW CREEK.
With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a drainage area of 268.8 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-125 indicates a moderate level of risk. As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, this dam underscores the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against potential disasters.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PAWPAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
268.8 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
55cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
22cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
125cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
179cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
315cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |