East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 dam
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39, also known as Site E-39, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Milan, Missouri. This earth-type dam was completed in 1991 by the USDA NRCS and stands at a height of 24 feet with a length of 400 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet, serving to protect the area against potential flood events.
Situated on the TR-East Locust Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the structure is designed to withstand various hydrological challenges. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 42 feet, ensures effective water release during peak flow conditions, contributing to the overall safety and resilience of the watershed.
Managed by the local government, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 serves as a testament to effective collaboration between various agencies and organizations in safeguarding communities against the impacts of climate change. As a key component of the region's water resource infrastructure, this dam exemplifies sustainable water management practices and the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in the face of evolving 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 4,830 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39.
Track East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 in the Snoflo app
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About East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39
Where does the data for East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E- 39.