Frank Milne Dam (Dry) dam
Frank Milne Dam (Dry)
Frank Milne Dam (Dry) in Holt, Missouri, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Whales Creek. Completed in 1972 by the state of Missouri, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and a length of 455 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, helping to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events.
Despite not being regulated by the state or inspected since 2000, Frank Milne Dam (Dry) remains a significant asset in managing flood risks in the region. With a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently unknown. Located in St. Joseph, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood-related damages and safeguarding the local community from potential disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Frank Milne Dam (Dry) is crucial in promoting sustainable water management practices. With its uncontrolled spillway and valve outlet gates, this dam serves as a key component in the overall flood risk reduction strategy for Whales Creek and the surrounding area. Continued monitoring and maintenance of this essential infrastructure are essential to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the community and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Frank Milne Dam (Dry) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 51,700 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 39,800 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 2,150 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Agency | 13,800 cfs | → |
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 1,470 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 968 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frank Milne Dam (Dry).
Boat launches
Track Frank Milne Dam (Dry) 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 Frank Milne Dam (Dry)
Where does the data for Frank Milne Dam (Dry) 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 High 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 Frank Milne Dam (Dry).