Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 dam
Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21
Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21, also known as Structure G-21, is a crucial earth dam located in the Clark County of Missouri. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Bear Creek river stream. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.4 acres, providing essential flood control and water resource management for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second. While the dam is not currently state-regulated or inspected, it remains a critical infrastructure for the local government of Taylor, Missouri. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the downstream communities and enhancing the overall resilience of the Bear Creek watershed in the face of changing climate and water resource challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 in maintaining the ecological balance and safeguarding the community against potential flood risks. By understanding the design, construction, and operational details of this earth dam, we can appreciate the collaborative efforts of the USDA NRCS and local government in promoting sustainable water management practices. Moving forward, it is imperative to continue monitoring and assessing the condition of this dam to ensure its long-term effectiveness in mitigating flood hazards and preserving the integrity of the Bear Creek watershed for future generations.
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 Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 9,010 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 17 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 9,170 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 15 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
Track Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 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 Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21
Where does the data for Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21 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 Bear Creek Watershed Dam G- 21.