Upper Locust Creek W-216 dam
Upper Locust Creek W-216
Upper Locust Creek W-216 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Sullivan, Missouri, near the junction of Grand River. Built in 1993 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 26.5 feet high and has a capacity to store 155 acre-feet of water. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-West Locust Creek, with a drainage area of 340 square miles and a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Upper Locust Creek W-216 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam has a spillway width of 34 feet and is designed to handle uncontrolled releases in case of extreme events. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam is deemed to be in good condition and poses no immediate threat to the surrounding community.
As an essential infrastructure for flood control, Upper Locust Creek W-216 contributes to the overall resiliency of the area against climate-related challenges. Its strategic location and design ensure that it can effectively mitigate flood risks and protect the local environment and communities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this dam in safeguarding the region's water security and resilience to changing weather patterns.
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 Upper Locust Creek W-216 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 4,510 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 8,530 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 18,600 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 57,600 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 5,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Locust Creek W-216.
Boat launches
Track Upper Locust Creek W-216 in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Locust Creek W-216
Where does the data for Upper Locust Creek W-216 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
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