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.
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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.
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
|
33cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
8cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
78cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
101cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta
|
0cfs |