Leslie Coker dam
Leslie Coker
Located in Mercer, Missouri, Leslie Coker is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization along the TR-MEDICINE river. Completed in 1998, this structure stands at 30 feet tall with a length of 421 feet, offering a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet on its 7-acre surface area. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Leslie Coker has not been inspected or assessed for condition to date.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Leslie Coker serves a primary purpose of grade stabilization and is not regulated or permitted by the state of Missouri. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has no outlet gates or associated structures. With a drainage area of 288 acres and a maximum discharge of 12 cubic feet per second, this earth dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and maintaining the ecological balance in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leslie Coker presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam that contributes to watershed management and flood control along the TR-MEDICINE river. With its unique design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this structure stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts in preserving water resources and safeguarding the environment in Mercer, Missouri.
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 Leslie Coker -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 4,580 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 19,500 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 12,100 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 1,800 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 1,670 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 2,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leslie Coker.
Track Leslie Coker in the Snoflo app
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About Leslie Coker
Where does the data for Leslie Coker 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 Leslie Coker.