La Belle Old City Lake Dam dam
La Belle Old City Lake Dam
Located in Steffenville, Missouri, the La Belle Old City Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, with its earth core and stone foundation reaching a height of 35 feet. Completed in 1961, this dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene retreat for water enthusiasts. With a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 530 cubic feet per second, this dam ensures a steady water supply for the surrounding area while providing ample opportunities for leisure activities.
Managed by the local government, the La Belle Old City Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri to ensure the safety of its high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition, with a moderate risk assessment rating. With a spillway width of 35 feet and outlet gates equipped with valves, this dam is equipped to handle any emergency situations that may arise. As a popular spot for water recreation and a vital water supply source, the La Belle Old City Lake Dam serves as a crucial asset for the community.
Surrounded by the picturesque Lewis County, Missouri, and nestled along Troublesome Creek, the La Belle Old City Lake Dam offers a tranquil escape for both locals and visitors alike. With a surface area of 17 acres and a drainage area of 141 square miles, this dam provides a peaceful oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. As a key component in the region's water supply infrastructure, the dam plays a vital role in sustaining the ecosystem and supporting recreational activities 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 La Belle Old City Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 53 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Belle Old City Lake Dam.
Track La Belle Old City Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About La Belle Old City Lake Dam
Where does the data for La Belle Old City 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 High 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 La Belle Old City Lake Dam.