East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 dam
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28, located in Sullivan County, Missouri, was completed in 1994 by USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-East Locust Creek. The earth dam stands at a height of 22.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a normal storage of 29 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 115.2 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in mitigating potential flooding hazards in the region.
Designed primarily for flood risk reduction, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 has a low hazard potential and is classified as a moderate risk (3). The uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet ensures effective water discharge during high-flow events, while the dam's stone core and soil foundation offer structural stability. Despite not having a rated condition assessment, the dam's operational efficiency and risk management measures contribute to its overall effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding threats.
Managed by the local government in Boynton, Missouri, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 remains an essential component of the region's water resource infrastructure. Although it is currently not regulated or inspected by state agencies, the dam's strategic location and design by USDA NRCS continue to support flood risk reduction efforts and ensure the safety of nearby communities. As an integral part of the water management system in Sullivan County, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between local and federal agencies in addressing climate-related challenges.
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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 4,830 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28.
Track East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 in the Snoflo app
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About East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28
Where does the data for East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-28.