Alber Lake Dam dam
Alber Lake Dam
Alber Lake Dam, located in WAYLAND, Missouri, stands as a testament to engineering excellence and serves as a vital resource for the local community. Built in 1966, this private-owned Earth dam primarily caters to recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for water enthusiasts amidst the TR-FOX RIVER. With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, Alber Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting spanning 2 acres with a drainage area of 16 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Alber Lake Dam's structural integrity remains unassessed, marked as "Not Rated" in the condition assessment. While it may not attract the same level of public attention as larger dams, its significance in providing recreational opportunities and local water resource management cannot be understated. Situated in the Kansas City District, the dam is devoid of federal regulation and oversight, highlighting the importance of private stewardship in maintaining the safety and functionality of such critical infrastructure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Alber Lake Dam become increasingly crucial. While it may not be subject to frequent inspections or regulatory scrutiny, proactive measures to assess its condition and bolster emergency preparedness are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this local landmark for generations to come.
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 Alber Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 45 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 6,910 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 20 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,370 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 25 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 2,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alber Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
Track Alber 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 Alber Lake Dam
Where does the data for Alber 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 Alber Lake Dam.