Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) dam
Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209)
Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) is a private water resource located in Blackburn, Missouri. Built in 1966, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. It serves the primary purposes of recreation and water supply, offering a surface area of 9 acres and normal storage of 42 acre-feet.
Situated on the TR-East Fork Elm Branch river, Blackburn Pond provides a serene setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection dating back to July 1980. While the dam is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement or inspection measures in place, its importance for water supply and recreation underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor enjoyment, Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) offers a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts in Saline County, Missouri. As a privately owned structure, it provides a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike, showcasing the intersection of human-made infrastructure with natural landscapes. While the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential raise some concerns, its historical significance and recreational value make it a noteworthy feature of the local water system.
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 Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Waverly | 41,400 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 273 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 752 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 52 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 87,600 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 57,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209).
Boat launches
- Lafayette County
- County Road K Saline County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Lexington
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
Track Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) in the Snoflo app
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About Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209)
Where does the data for Blackburn Pond (Mononame 209) 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.
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