Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-39 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Bosworth, Missouri, in Carroll County.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2010, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Hurricane Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 610 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 114.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 256 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a moderate risk due to its location and design. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 24 feet, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. The condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated", and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) currently in place. The risk management measures for this dam are not specified, and it is not operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-39 dam to be an interesting case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure in rural Missouri. The dam's design and operational details, along with its risk assessment and management considerations, provide valuable insights into the complexities of managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
256 |
Nid Storage |
114.7 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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