Clay Township Site 002-1 dam
Clay Township Site 002-1
Clay Township Site 002-1, located in GALT, Missouri, is a Grade Stabilization structure built in 1979 on TR-LITTLE MEDICINE CREEK. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 480 feet, offering a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 102.4 square miles, it serves the primary purpose of Grade Stabilization to control erosion and sedimentation in the area.
Managed by the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Clay Township Site 002-1 is categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with a maximum discharge capacity of 320 cubic feet per second. Despite being in good condition and not rated for its assessment, the dam is not currently subject to state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. It does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place or updated inundation maps prepared.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the importance of Clay Township Site 002-1 in managing the flow and sedimentation of TR-LITTLE MEDICINE CREEK. As a critical infrastructure for Grade Stabilization, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from erosion and maintaining water quality. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk level highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness 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 Clay Township Site 002-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 4,510 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 18,600 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 3,120 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 8,530 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 822 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 1,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clay Township Site 002-1.
Track Clay Township Site 002-1 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 Clay Township Site 002-1
Where does the data for Clay Township Site 002-1 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 Clay Township Site 002-1.