Lancaster City Dam dam
Lancaster City Dam
Located in Lancaster, Missouri, the Lancaster City Dam serves as a recreational spot as well as a water supply source. Built in 1939, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the North Fork/Middle Fabius River, providing a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the Lancaster City Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. Although it has not been rated for its condition, it is essential for local authorities to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to prevent any potential risks. The dam's emergency action plan status is currently not specified, highlighting the need for preparedness in the event of any unforeseen emergencies.
With its historical significance and crucial role in providing water supply and recreational opportunities, the Lancaster City Dam stands as a testament to the importance of managing and maintaining water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is imperative for communities to prioritize the safety and sustainability of their dams to ensure a resilient future for generations to come.
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 Lancaster City Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 9,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lancaster City Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
Track Lancaster City 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 Lancaster City Dam
Where does the data for Lancaster City 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 Lancaster City Dam.