Mononame 534 dam
Mononame 534
Mononame 534 is a privately owned dam located in Kidder, Missouri, within Caldwell County. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction, as well as for recreation and water supply purposes. With a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a normal storage of 33 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 10 acres and drains an area of 96 square miles.
Although Mononame 534 is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, regulation, permitting, or inspection, as it is privately owned and operated. The structure is associated with the TR East Sheep Creek Offstream and is within the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, with no federal agency funding or involvement reported.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mononame 534 offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, understanding the management and maintenance of such structures becomes increasingly important. Further research and monitoring of Mononame 534 could provide valuable insights into the resilience and effectiveness of private dams in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Mononame 534 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 5,020 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 122 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 6 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 55 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 2,820 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mononame 534.
Track Mononame 534 in the Snoflo app
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About Mononame 534
Where does the data for Mononame 534 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 Mononame 534.