East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24 dam
East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24
East Fork Big Creek Dam E-24, located in Harrison, Missouri, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area. Completed in 1989, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24.5 feet and has a capacity to store 177 acre-feet of water. The dam, situated on the TR-East Fork Big Creek, serves as a vital line of defense against potential flooding events in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-24 plays a key role in managing water resources and safeguarding the surrounding community from flood-related risks. The dam boasts a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 80 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water flow regulation during peak periods. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting local infrastructure and residents from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Managed by the local government and with no associated inspection or enforcement measures in place, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-24 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other federal agencies. The dam's strategic location and structural design reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource management practices, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East Fork Big Creek Dam E-24 serves as a compelling example of how innovative infrastructure can contribute to environmental resilience and community well-being.
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 East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson River At Davis City | 1,050 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 23,000 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 24,300 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 5,280 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 757 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24.
Track East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24 in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24
Where does the data for East Fork Big Creek Dam E- 24 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.
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