Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6 dam
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-6 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Carroll, Missouri, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2005. This earth dam stands at a height of 29.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It has a storage capacity of 154.6 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-Big Creek watershed, covering a drainage area of 262.4 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment level. The structure, made of stone core and soil foundation, spans a length of 1014 feet and has a surface area of 6.2 acres. Despite not being state regulated, inspected, or permitted, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-6 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks for the region, with its condition assessed as "Not Rated" and emergency action plan status undisclosed.
With its strategic location and significant contribution to flood control efforts in the area, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B-6 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience measures. As a key infrastructure project overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and serving the community under local government ownership, this dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the region against potential water-related disasters and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in Missouri.
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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 112,000 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 398 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6.
Boat launches
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
- Lexington
- Livingston County
Track Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6
Where does the data for Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6 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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek B- 6.