Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-68 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Livingston, Missouri, along the Big Creek river.
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Built in 1995 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. With a relatively low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to be in good condition, although it has not been rated.
The dam has a structural height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, with a spillway type categorized as uncontrolled and a spillway width of 20 feet. It covers a surface area of 6.4 acres and has a drainage area of 291 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 115 cubic feet per second. Despite not being state regulated, inspected, or permitted, the dam is designed to mitigate flood risks effectively in the area.
Overall, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-68 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood protection in the region, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
496 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
291 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
8cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Mussel Fork Near Musselfork
|
12cfs |