Foreman Lake Dam dam
Foreman Lake Dam
Foreman Lake Dam, located in Vernon County, Missouri, was completed in 1975 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1900 feet, creating a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-West Fork Clear Creek, the dam also supports irrigation purposes and covers a surface area of 6 acres within a drainage area of 262.4 square miles.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Foreman Lake Dam is currently not regulated by the state and does not have a state inspection or enforcement program in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 21 feet and has no outlet gates. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is deemed to have moderate risk associated with it. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified, indicating potential areas for improvement in terms of disaster preparedness and response.
Given its location in a rural area and its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitat, Foreman Lake Dam is a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its unique design features and historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the local community and ecosystem. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with the dam, there is a growing need for increased attention and resources to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure.
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 Foreman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 51 cfs | → |
| Little Osage R. At Horton | 32 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 51 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 25 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 888 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Foreman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
- Vernon County
- Bates County
- State Highway H St. Clair County
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
Track Foreman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Foreman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Foreman Lake Dam 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 Significant 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 Foreman Lake Dam.