Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 27 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Carroll County, Missouri, along Big Creek.
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Built in 1992 by the USDA NRCS, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The dam has a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 652 feet, with a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet and a drainage area of 115.2 square miles.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. With a spillway width of 30 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has not been inspected since November 2000. The condition assessment of the dam is currently marked as 'Not Rated', suggesting a need for further evaluation and potential maintenance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 27 presents an opportunity to study the impact of dams on flood risk reduction in the region and the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource management.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
652 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
115.2 |
Nid Storage |
159 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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