West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119 dam
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119, located in Bethany, Missouri, was completed in 2002 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam, standing at a height of 30 feet and a length of 550 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Fork Big Creek. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a drainage area of 170 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood hazards in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk based on a risk assessment rating of 3. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation. While the dam does not have a state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its operation, it is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet adds an extra layer of safety in case of excessive water levels.
Overall, West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Harrison County, Missouri. With its strategic location and design, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and functions of such dams is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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-119 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 3,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119.
Track West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119
Where does the data for West Fork Big Creek Dam B-119 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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