Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam dam
Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam
The Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam, located in Burlington Jct., Missouri, serves as a vital infrastructure for grade stabilization along the TR-Muddy Creek. Constructed in 1968, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 625 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in managing surface water and mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Though not regulated by the state, the Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam is designed to withstand a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway. Despite its age, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and maintenance. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of grade stabilization, ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community in Nodaway County, Missouri.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its historical significance and ongoing role in flood control, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive risk assessment and maintenance in safeguarding critical water resources. As we look to the future, continued monitoring and investment in infrastructure like the Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam will be essential in adapting to the challenges of a changing climate and ensuring the resilience of our water systems for generations to come.
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 Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 380 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 66 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 239 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 358 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 151 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam.
Track Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam
Where does the data for Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam 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 Maurice Messbarger Structure Dam.