Craig Lake Dam dam
Craig Lake Dam
Craig Lake Dam, located in Bethany, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1956 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Situated on the TR-West Fork Big Creek, this dam has a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, Craig Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for water supply, recreation, and wildlife in the region.
Managed by a private owner, Craig Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for various purposes while also offering recreational opportunities for the community. The dam's strategic location in Harrison County, Missouri, ensures a reliable source of water for fire protection and stock, as well as a serene setting for fishing and outdoor activities. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to serve its intended functions effectively.
With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, Craig Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in sustaining both human and environmental needs. As climate change and water scarcity become increasingly pressing issues, the role of dams like Craig Lake Dam in ensuring water availability and ecosystem health becomes more crucial than ever. This dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and natural resource preservation in the face of a changing climate.
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 Craig Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 684 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 28,000 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 1,820 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Craig Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Water Street Beattyville
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Ky 399 Heidelberg
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
Campgrounds
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Red River Gorge Geological Area
- Callies
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Boat Launch
Track Craig Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Craig Lake Dam
Where does the data for Craig 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 Craig Lake Dam.