Morgan Lake Dam dam
Morgan Lake Dam
Morgan Lake Dam in Clay, Missouri, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for grade stabilization. The earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 500 feet, with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and a drainage area of 346 acres. While the dam is classified as low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting against potential risks in the area.
Situated on TR-TOWN BRANCH, the dam's purposes extend beyond grade stabilization to include fire protection, recreational activities, and serving as a stock or small fish pond. Managed by a private owner, Morgan Lake Dam provides a vital resource for the community while also contributing to the overall ecological balance in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating, proactive risk management measures may be necessary to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the dam in the face of changing climate conditions.
Although not state-regulated, Morgan Lake Dam's significance lies in its multifaceted role as a water management structure and recreational resource. With its design centered around earth and stone materials, the dam reflects a blend of practical functionality and environmental sustainability. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, keeping a keen eye on the ongoing maintenance and risk management efforts surrounding Morgan Lake Dam is crucial to ensuring its long-term effectiveness and resilience in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Morgan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 216 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 66,600 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 170 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 17 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morgan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mo 291 Sugar Creek
- Clay County
- River Front Park Kansas City
- Mo 210 Ray County
- Crow Creek Road Clay County
- Paved Bicycle Lake Trail Clay County
Track Morgan 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 Morgan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Morgan 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 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 Morgan Lake Dam.