West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam, Missouri, USA

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Quick Facts About West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam

Location: Harrison, Missouri
Coordinates: 40.397592, -94.0875634
River: Little Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1992
Dam Height: 49 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 1,500 ft (457 m)
Dam Capacity: 9,994 acre-ft (12,327 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Information

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 9 miles from Bethany, Harrison, Missouri.

The dam, which is on the Little Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1992 and is currently owned by .

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Structure

The West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is approximately 1,500 feet (457 m) long, 49 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 215,000 cubic yards (164,379 cubic metres).

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,842 acre-ft (3,506 Ml) and maximum capacity of 9,994 acre-ft (12,327 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 292 acres (118 ha) and the total catchment area is 17 square miles (45 square kilometres).

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 10600 cubic feet per second (300 cubic metres per second).

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam
Harrison, Missouri
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 49 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,500 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 9,994 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 17 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Weather

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West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam?

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is in Missouri.

In which county is the West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam?

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is in Harrison County.

How high is the West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam?

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is 49 feet high.

How long is the West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam?

West Fork of Big Creek C-1 Dam is 1,500 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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