Truitt Dam dam
Truitt Dam
Truitt Dam, located in Linn, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for grade stabilization along the TR-COUCH BRANCH river or stream. Constructed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 22.9 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of grade stabilization, Truitt Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable structure for flood control and water management. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of Truitt Dam ensure the safe release of excess water, minimizing the risk of overflow and potential damage downstream. While the dam's condition remains unrated, its construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service signify a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience.
Truitt Dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private ownership and government agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of vital water infrastructure. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset for the community of SUMNER and contributes to the overall ecosystem health and water security in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of Truitt Dam lies in its role as a resilient structure in the face of changing environmental conditions, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Truitt Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 8,550 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 889 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 26,400 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Truitt Dam.
Boat launches
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Chariton County
- Livingston County
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
- Macon County
Campgrounds
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Track Truitt Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Truitt Dam
Where does the data for Truitt 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 Truitt Dam.