Holtzclaw Lake Dam dam
Holtzclaw Lake Dam
Holtzclaw Lake Dam, located in Boonville, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, creating a stock or small fish pond, and providing recreational opportunities. This private earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and was completed in 1961. With a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet, the dam is primarily used for managing water resources in the area.
Situated on the TR-Lamine River and under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, Holtzclaw Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam still plays a vital role in water management for the region. As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Holtzclaw Lake Dam provides a glimpse into the intricate network of private dams that contribute to the overall water infrastructure of Missouri.
While lacking certain regulatory oversight, Holtzclaw Lake Dam remains a key asset for water management in Cooper County. As an earth dam with a variety of uses, its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring private dam structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. For those passionate about water conservation and climate resilience, Holtzclaw Lake Dam offers a case study in the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural resource management.
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 Holtzclaw Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Boonville | 41,800 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 117 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 220 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 44,500 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 6 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holtzclaw Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- Cooney Blackwater
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Glasgow
Track Holtzclaw 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 Holtzclaw Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holtzclaw 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 Holtzclaw Lake Dam.