Timber Lake Dam dam
Timber Lake Dam
Timber Lake Dam, located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, was completed in 1968 and serves as a key recreational hub in the area. With a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities, this private dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Situated along the TR to Fishing River, this earth dam with a buttress core type covers a surface area of 7 acres and has a drainage area of 430 square miles.
Despite its significance for recreation, Timber Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." With no recent inspection data available, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear. The lack of regulatory oversight and enforcement suggests potential vulnerabilities in ensuring the safety and stability of this structure for both recreational users and downstream communities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams like Timber Lake becomes increasingly critical to mitigate risks and safeguard against potential disasters.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Timber Lake Dam can explore the unique features of this recreational structure located within the Rock Island District. With its picturesque setting and connection to the Fishing River, this dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes. As efforts to assess and manage the risks associated with dams evolve, understanding the complexities of maintaining structures like Timber Lake Dam becomes essential in the context of changing environmental conditions and the need for sustainable water resource management practices.
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 Timber Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 55 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 250 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 20 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 204 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timber Lake Dam.
Track Timber 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 Timber Lake Dam
Where does the data for Timber 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 Timber Lake Dam.