Hall Lake Dam dam
Hall Lake Dam
Hall Lake Dam in Atchison, Missouri, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of private owners who constructed the earth dam in 1972. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and irrigation. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not undergone a formal condition assessment, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on TR-ROCK CREEK, Hall Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam's primary purpose is listed as 'Other,' indicating its versatility in meeting various water management needs. While the dam's condition remains unrated, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of implementing risk management measures and emergency action plans to safeguard surrounding communities and infrastructure in case of a potential failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the status of Hall Lake Dam is essential to support sustainable water management practices in the area.
Although Hall Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected since 1980, its strategic location and storage capacity make it a key asset for water management in Atchison County, Missouri. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to gain momentum, ensuring the safety and efficiency of dams like Hall Lake Dam becomes paramount. By advocating for regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness measures, water resource and climate enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience and sustainability of water infrastructure in their communities.
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 Hall Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 151 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 95 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 380 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 32,500 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 34,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hall Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 165 Street Atchison County
- Brownville Riverside City Park
- Peru Boat Ramp
- Indian Cave
- Rulo Boat Ramp 8482
- Riverview Boat Ramp
Track Hall 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 Hall Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hall 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 Hall Lake Dam.