Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-56 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Carroll, Missouri.
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Constructed in 1999, this earth dam stands at 20 feet tall with a length of 570 feet and a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Big Creek. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being non-regulated by the state, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-56 has an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 88 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it undergoes inspections every year to ensure its structural integrity. With a surface area of 1.4 acres and a drainage area of 32 square miles, this dam has proven to be an essential asset in managing water resources and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-56 to be a fascinating case study in flood control infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
0cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
39cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
31cfs |
Mussel Fork Near Musselfork
|
10cfs |