Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53 dam
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53
Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53, located in Lewis County, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for grade stabilization along the TR-DOE RUN river or stream. Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. The dam has a length of 260 feet and a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, providing essential flood control and water resource management for the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53 is considered a reliable infrastructure for the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 12 feet and serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam continues to play a significant role in managing water flow and protecting the local ecosystem. With no official condition assessment or emergency action plan in place, there is potential for further evaluation and enhancement of risk management measures to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety.
Overall, Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53 stands as a testament to the USDA NRCS's commitment to sustainable water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like this earth dam play a vital role in mitigating risks and ensuring the resilience of local communities. By addressing potential gaps in inspection and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can further strengthen the dam's ability to withstand future challenges and contribute to the long-term health of the Buck & Doe Run watershed.
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 Lt-53 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 398 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 Lt-53.
Track Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53 in the Snoflo app
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About Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53
Where does the data for Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53 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 Buck & Doe Run Watershed Dam Lt-53.