West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 dam
West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32
West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32, located in Harrison, Missouri, was completed in 2005 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Fork Big Creek. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 64.6 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 16.3 acre-feet over a surface area of 3 acres. With a drainage area of 145 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge rate of 155.2 cubic feet per second and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and is constructed with a stone core and soil foundation. While it is not regulated by the state of Missouri, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The risk assessment for West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 indicates a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and no specific emergency action plan in place. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
Overall, West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 plays a vital role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events along the West Fork Big Creek. Its construction and design by the USDA NRCS demonstrate a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details of this dam's specifications and purpose can help us appreciate the importance of infrastructure like West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 in safeguarding our environment and communities from natural disasters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 S- 32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32.
Track West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 in the Snoflo app
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About West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32
Where does the data for West Fork Big Creek Dam S- 32 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.
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