Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11 dam
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11
Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11, located in Newton, Missouri, is an essential component in flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Constructed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34.2 feet and has a structural height of 42 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 38.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 3223 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the TR-HICKORY river system.
Despite its importance in flood control, the dam is rated as having a high hazard potential, underscoring the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection was conducted in September 2002, with a scheduled frequency of every 3 years. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment categorizes the structure as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting the reliance on natural flow patterns to manage excess water.
This watershed structure serves as a vital resource for the local government in Neosho, Missouri, demonstrating the collaborative efforts between agencies like the USDA NRCS in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of climate challenges. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like H- 11 will play a critical role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the environment for future generations.
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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 255 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 84 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 26 cfs | → |
| Big Sugar Creek Near Powell | 44 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 957 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11.
Boat launches
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Memorial Drive 500, Bella Vista
- Lancaster Drive Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Neosho City Campground
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Schifferdecker Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Baxter Springs Riverside Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11 in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11
Where does the data for Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11 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 High 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 Hickory Creek Watershed Structure H- 11.