Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58 dam
Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58
Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 58, located in Howard County, Missouri, was completed in 2007 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Moniteau Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and length of 380 feet, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 262.4 square miles. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 40 feet and moderate hazard potential rating ensure its ability to manage maximum discharges of up to 278 cubic feet per second.
Owned and operated by the local government of Rocheport, this dam is not regulated or inspected by the state but falls under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District of the USACE. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. While it lacks an emergency action plan and updated contact information, Moniteau Creek WS Dam M- 58 remains a vital asset for flood protection in the region, supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in its design and construction. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in the heart of Missouri.
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 Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 336 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 68,400 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 289 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 82,100 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58.
Track Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58 in the Snoflo app
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About Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58
Where does the data for Moniteau Creek Ws Dam M- 58 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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