West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24 dam
West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24
West Fork Big Creek Dam P-24, located in Harrison, Missouri, was completed in 2003 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam, owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth-type structure with a height of 27 feet and a length of 520 feet. It has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres, serving a drainage area of 130 square miles along the TR-Little Polecat river.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, West Fork Big Creek Dam P-24 is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and has not been inspected since January 2004. With a designated emergency action plan and contact information yet to be updated, the dam plays a critical role in managing flood risk in the area under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find West Fork Big Creek Dam P-24 to be an essential piece of infrastructure in Harrison, Missouri, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts along the TR-Little Polecat river. As part of the local government's portfolio, this earth-type dam serves a vital purpose in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation, despite its moderate risk assessment and the need for updated emergency action plans. With a history dating back to 2003, the dam stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced in managing water resources and climate impacts in the region.
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 West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 32,300 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 26,600 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 11,000 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 7,480 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24.
Boat launches
Track West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24
Where does the data for West Fork Big Creek Dam P- 24 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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