Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 5 dam
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 5
Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-5 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Carroll, Missouri, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2004. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 146.15 acre-feet and a drainage area of 168 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 34 feet, and it has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's last inspection was in 2004, with an inspection frequency of once per year. Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-5 serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, showcasing the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities from natural disasters.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-5 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government and the USDA NRCS in enhancing water resource infrastructure for the benefit of the community. This dam not only helps mitigate flood risks but also underscores the importance of proactive measures in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of structures like Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H-5 is essential in fostering sustainable water management practices and building resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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- 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 362 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 5,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 5.
Boat launches
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Chariton County
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
Track Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 5 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- 5
Where does the data for Big Creek-Hurricane Creek H- 5 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- 5.