West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157 dam
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157, located in Pattonburg, Missouri, was completed in 1998 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Fork Big Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a total structural height of 24 feet and a length of 540 feet. It has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 45 acres, serving a drainage area of 660 acres.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. It is primarily constructed with stone core types and soil foundations, featuring an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet. The dam is not currently regulated or inspected by the state, with no enforcement or permitting requirements in place. With no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified.
Overall, West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, showcasing a moderate level of risk management. Its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflects a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. As a private dam owned entity, it provides essential flood protection for the local community while maintaining a low hazard potential.
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 West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
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About West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157
Where does the data for West Fork Big Creek Dam B-157 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.
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