Upper Locust Creek W-192 dam
Upper Locust Creek W-192
Upper Locust Creek W-192, also known as Site W-192, is a flood risk reduction structure located in OSGOOD, Sullivan, Missouri. Built in 2010 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 27.9 feet tall and spans 660 feet in length, providing vital protection along the TR-WEST LOCUST CREEK. With a storage capacity of 110.9 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 202.7 cfs, it serves as a crucial defense against potential flooding in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Upper Locust Creek W-192 plays a significant role in managing flood risks in the area, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While currently not rated for its condition, this structure showcases the importance of proactive infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience. Operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Upper Locust Creek W-192 underscores the critical role of such structures in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the sustainability of our water systems. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering expertise and environmental stewardship in protecting communities and supporting ecological health. Its strategic location and design highlight the importance of proactive planning and investment in resilient infrastructure for 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 Upper Locust Creek W-192 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 5,280 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 15,500 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 23,000 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 3,330 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Locust Creek W-192.
Track Upper Locust Creek W-192 in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Locust Creek W-192
Where does the data for Upper Locust Creek W-192 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 Upper Locust Creek W-192.