Elaine Sykes Dam dam
Elaine Sykes Dam
Elaine Sykes Dam, located in Dawn, Missouri, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization along the TR-COTTONWOOD river stream. Completed in 2004, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, serving the purpose of grade stabilization. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to pose a manageable risk to the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, Elaine Sykes Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities in Missouri. The dam has a unique spillway design with a width of 30 feet and no outlet gates. The structure has not undergone any modifications since its completion, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Although the dam is considered to have a manageable risk level, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its maintenance and operations to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in grade stabilization along the TR-COTTONWOOD river stream.
In the event of an emergency, it is important for stakeholders to be aware of the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) and its compliance with guidelines. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, it is essential for proper risk management measures to be in place to address any potential issues that may arise. Overall, Elaine Sykes Dam plays a significant role in the local water resource management system and serves as a valuable asset for grade stabilization in the Carroll County area of 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 Elaine Sykes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 122 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 70 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 15,600 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 76,900 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elaine Sykes Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Livingston County
- Lexington
Track Elaine Sykes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elaine Sykes Dam
Where does the data for Elaine Sykes Dam 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 Elaine Sykes Dam.