Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d dam
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H-10d, located in Newton, Missouri, serves as a crucial component in flood risk reduction efforts in the area. This earth dam, completed in 2002 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 455 feet. With a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1332 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a vital role in managing water flow in the TR-HICKORY river or stream.
Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H-10d has been assessed with a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its condition. While the structure has not been rated in terms of its current condition, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its integrity. The dam's spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards.
As a key element in the water resource management of the area, Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H-10d highlights the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of regular inspections, this structure serves as a critical asset in safeguarding the local community from the impacts of flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting the maintenance and upkeep of such structures is essential in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water systems.
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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 251 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 26 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 86 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Big Sugar Creek Near Powell | 43 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 933 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Lancaster Drive Bella Vista
- Memorial Drive 500, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Neosho City Campground
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Schifferdecker Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Baxter Springs Riverside Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d 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 High 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 10d.