East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78 dam
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78
East Fork Big Creek Dam E-78, located in Harrison County, Missouri, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the East Fork Big Creek. Built in 1998 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 530 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by a private entity, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-78 does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, highlighting the importance of private cooperation in maintaining water resource infrastructure. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 165 cubic feet per second. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it serves as a key asset in the region's water resource management strategy.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-78 offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental risk, and private ownership. With its strategic location and design features, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive flood mitigation measures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's performance, it stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance water resource management with the realities of a changing climate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78.
Track East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78 in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78
Where does the data for East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 78 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.
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