Upper Locust Creek L-111 dam
Upper Locust Creek L-111
Located in Putnam County, Missouri, the Upper Locust Creek L-111 is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2004. This earth dam, standing at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 92.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 27.3 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 154.4 cubic feet per second.
Operated by the local government, the Upper Locust Creek L-111 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not rated in terms of condition assessment. The structure is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no locks associated. Despite its moderate risk classification, the dam has not been inspected since its completion in 2004, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 50 square miles, with a surface area of 1 acre and a length of 530 feet.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Upper Locust Creek L-111 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With its strategic location in Browning, Missouri, along the TR-Locust Creek, the dam provides essential protection to the local community and wildlife habitats. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Upper Locust Creek L-111 highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding against natural disasters and preserving 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 Upper Locust Creek L-111 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 66 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 856 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 23 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 415 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Locust Creek L-111.
Track Upper Locust Creek L-111 in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Locust Creek L-111
Where does the data for Upper Locust Creek L-111 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
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