West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 dam
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163
West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163, located in Daviess, Missouri, was completed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure for the local community. This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a structural height of 35 feet, spanning a length of 610 feet and holding a storage capacity of 56.1 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the West Fork Big Creek, with a drainage area of 640 square miles and a maximum discharge of 105.9 cubic feet per second.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment, West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 plays a vital role in mitigating potential flooding in the area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with an outlet gate classified as "Other Controlled." The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, but it continues to serve as a key infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Overall, West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in addressing flood risk reduction needs. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the community against potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of such structures in enhancing resilience and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 551 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163.
Track West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163
Where does the data for West Fork Big Creek Dam B-163 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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