Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 40 dam
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 40
The Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-40 dam, located in Carroll County, Missouri, was completed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Hurricane Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 24.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 146.25 acre-feet to help mitigate potential flooding in the area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events.
The structure, with a length of 690 feet and a spillway width of 30 feet, is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 199.8 cubic feet per second. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for this dam are not specified, but its presence and functionality serve as a vital component in the overall water resource management infrastructure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the data on this dam essential for understanding its role in flood prevention and risk reduction efforts in the area.
Overall, the Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-40 dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the USDA NRCS in partnership with local government agencies to address flood risk in the region. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam contributes significantly to the overall water resource management system in Carroll County, Missouri. As climate change continues to impact hydrological patterns, the importance of structures like the Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-40 dam in safeguarding communities from flooding events cannot be overstated.
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 H- 40 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 112,000 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 362 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 40.
Boat launches
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Chariton County
- State Highway Kk Chariton County
Track Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 40 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 H- 40
Where does the data for Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 40 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 H- 40.