Ken Buchheit Dam dam
Ken Buchheit Dam
Ken Buchheit Dam, located in Perry County, Missouri, stands as a testament to effective debris control along the TR-Apple Creek. Completed in 2002 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam is designed to withstand the forces of nature, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 470 feet. Its primary purpose is to control debris flow, ensuring the safety and functionality of the surrounding area.
With a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a drainage area of 220 acres, Ken Buchheit Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential indicate a well-maintained structure that poses minimal risk to downstream areas. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its moderate risk level suggests a need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Overall, Ken Buchheit Dam serves as a vital component of water resource management in Perry County, Missouri. With its strategic location, sturdy construction, and focus on debris control, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of resilient infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety and security of local communities.
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 Ken Buchheit Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 20 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 270,000 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 410 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 3 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Thebes | 290,000 cfs | → |
| Castor River At Zalma | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ken Buchheit Dam.
Boat launches
- Cape Girardeau County
- Front Street 677, Grand Tower
- Water Street Chester
- Johnson Creek Road Jackson County
- Il 151 Jackson County
- Red Star Access
Campgrounds
- Devils Backbone Park
- Trail Of Tears State Park
- Pine Hills Campground
- Pine Hills
- Turkey Bayou
- Johnson Creek
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Ken Buchheit Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ken Buchheit Dam
Where does the data for Ken Buchheit Dam 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Ken Buchheit Dam.