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Operating since 1964, it is the third-most downstream of six projects built on the mainstem of the upper Missouri River which, in combination with dams on the river\u2019s tributaries, reduce the risk of downstream flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. When not operating to reduce flood impacts, this \u201cmainstem\u201d system of dams is managed to balance hydropower generation, water supply, water quality, irrigation, fish and wildlife conservation, navigation, and recreation benefits. \n\nThe dam consists of an earthen embankment, a powerhouse, and a gated spillway used to release excess water during times of extreme runoff from rain and snowmelt. During normal operations, USACE releases up to 103,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) (one cubic foot of water is equal to 7.5 gallons) through the powerhouse to manage reservoir elevations and generate power. As operations shift to reducing flood risks during periods of high runoff, additional releases are made using eight spillway gates to reduce the likelihood of water flowing over the embankment (overtopping), which can lead to dam failure, or breach. The spillway was designed to release up to 390,000 cfs. This large but controlled, intentional flow is called a \u201cnon-breach\u201d release.\n\nFor perspective, the largest release of water from Big Bend Dam as a result of flooding was 166,300 cfs from the powerhouse and spillway in 2011. It is important to understand that the dam is designed to release far more water when necessary and these large releases can occur with minimal to no warning, even with warning systems in place.", "riskCharSummary":"Although Big Bend Dam continues to reliably reduce floods, it alone cannot eliminate the risk of flooding (nor can the system of dams in which it operates). While unlikely, a non-breach release when the reservoir is full is critical to reduce the chance of dam overtopping, even if streams and rivers below the dam have reached or exceeded their capacity. Impacts on downstream populations and structures along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers would be overwhelming, but a breach would allow water stored behind the dam to significantly intensify downstream flooding.\n\nWhen USACE last assessed the dam\u2019s ability to meet flood risk management goals, it was determined that the primary threats that could lead to a breach during an extreme flood, with the reservoir at or near its maximum storage level, are damage to the spillway during non-breach releases, inundation of the spillway gates\u2019 mechanical and electrical equipment, and erosion of the dam\u2019s foundation from water flowing beneath the embankment. Although these scenarios are very unlikely, failure of the dam or spillway would require historic water releases from the downstream Missouri River dams (Fort Randall and Gavins Point) to preserve their structural integrity. In an extreme case, water from Big Bend could exceed the storage capacities of these dams, leading to overtopping and \u201ccascading\u201d dam failures. Over the course of days to weeks, these flows would result in swift, deep, and life-threatening flooding in numerous communities (both with and without levees) along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. This would substantially impact property, the economy, and critical infrastructure (such as power and water utilities, transportation systems, and commercial and industrial facilities).\n\nUSACE categorized the risk associated with Big Bend Dam as \u201cmoderate\u201d among its more than 700 dams due to the potential loss of life and large, national-scale consequences should a breach occur. This database and the accompanying inundation maps provide additional details, including consequences for a range of release volumes, non-breach releases, and dam failure. Please note that some scenarios in this database for the six USACE dams on the upper Missouri River do not depict the full extent of downstream inundation including the extent of \u201ccascading\u201d inundation that could develop from upstream Missouri River dam failure(s). For more information on the USACE Dam Safety Program and risk assessments, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Dam-Safety-Program.", "riskManagementMeasures":"Ongoing Actions: The USACE Dam Safety Program takes proactive steps to reduce risk to life, property, and the environment during both normal operations and extreme floods. 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