Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22 dam
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M-22 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Livingston, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2001. The primary purpose of this earth dam is to mitigate flood risk along the TR-Big Creek river system, with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9.8 acres and serving a drainage area of 200.32 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M-22 has not been rated, with its last inspection conducted in 2001. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 34 feet and no outlet gates. The structure is not state-regulated or inspected, indicating that its maintenance and monitoring fall under the responsibility of the local government. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified, highlighting potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this crucial flood control infrastructure for the region.
Overall, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M-22 plays a vital role in flood risk reduction for the community, showcasing the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies in addressing water resource challenges. Its strategic location and design elements demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding lives and property from potential flooding events along the TR-Big Creek watershed. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the ongoing maintenance and assessment of this dam will be essential in ensuring its resilience and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from flood hazards.
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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 112,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22.
Boat launches
- Crown Drive Linn County
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
- Livingston County
- Main Street 442, Miami
Track Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22
Where does the data for Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22 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 Big Creek-Hurricane Creek M- 22.