East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127 dam
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127
East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127, located in Browning, Missouri, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 34.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam, built on soil foundation with stone core, spans 470 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 153.6 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 26 feet wide, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 156 cubic feet per second. Despite not having outlet gates, this structure has been serving the community effectively with its flood risk reduction capabilities. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment but continues to be a key component in the local water management infrastructure.
Although East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127 has not been inspected recently and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its presence remains essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding area. With its significant storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and strategic location along the TR-Little East Locust Creek, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the local government in safeguarding the community against potential 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 East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 4,830 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127.
Campgrounds
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About East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127
Where does the data for East Locust Creek Watershed Dam E-127 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
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