Sterling Price Lake Dam dam
Sterling Price Lake Dam
Located in Chariton, Missouri, Sterling Price Lake Dam was completed in 1958 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area. Standing at 21 feet high, this earth dam with a buttress core type holds a storage capacity of 393 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 187 acre-feet. The dam spans the TR-PUZZLE CREEK, offering a serene surface area of 35 acres for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Managed by the state of Missouri, Sterling Price Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state agency, it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor enthusiasts. With a distance of 22 miles from GLASGOW, the dam is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, showcasing the importance of water resources in the region.
Despite its non-regulated status, Sterling Price Lake Dam stands as a testament to the beauty and functionality of water resource management. With its recreational focus and historical significance, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and utilizing water resources for the benefit of all. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the area while appreciating the engineering marvel that is Sterling Price Lake Dam.
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 Sterling Price Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River Near Prairie Hill | 9,160 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 362 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 132,000 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 236 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 73,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sterling Price Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway Kk Chariton County
- Chariton County
- Glasgow
- Main Street 442, Miami
- State Highway M Bosworth
Track Sterling Price Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sterling Price Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sterling Price 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 Sterling Price Lake Dam.