Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) dam
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)
Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) in Missouri is a private earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 20 feet and offering a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Situated in Randolph County, near the city of Forest Green, this dam holds back the waters of TR-Sugar Creek and covers a surface area of 16 acres. With a high hazard potential, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks important emergency action plans and inundation maps.
Despite being privately owned, Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement taking place. The dam, completed at an unknown date, serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other' and has not been modified in recent years. The lack of key information such as last inspection date, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment raises concerns about the safety and management of this structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) may be intrigued by its unique design and location on TR-Sugar Creek. The dam's high hazard potential and lack of adequate safety measures underscore the importance of proper management and oversight to prevent potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. More information and action may be needed to address the gaps in inspection, emergency planning, and risk assessment for this critical infrastructure.
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 Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Prairie Hill | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 22 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 52 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 27 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 336 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kelley Lake Dam (Dry).
Track Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) in the Snoflo app
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About Kelley Lake Dam (Dry)
Where does the data for Kelley Lake Dam (Dry) 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 Kelley Lake Dam (Dry).