Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 dam
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47, located in Lewis County, Missouri, was completed in 1976 with the primary purpose of debris control along the TR-Buck Run Creek. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a length of 270 feet, providing storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the local government, this dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement. With an uncontrolled spillway width of 40 feet, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 has a maximum discharge capacity of 256 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about the dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and potential inundation maps in case of a critical event.
With its picturesque location in the Rock Island District and the oversight of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 serves as a vital infrastructure for debris control and water management in the region. As part of the broader water resource landscape, the dam's role in flood protection and environmental conservation highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and proactive risk mitigation strategies in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related challenges.
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 Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 398 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 24,200 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 254 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47.
Track Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 in the Snoflo app
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About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47
Where does the data for Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam 47 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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