Hodge Park Lake Dam dam
Hodge Park Lake Dam
Hodge Park Lake Dam in Clay, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core, stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-E Fork Shoal Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Owned by the Local Government of Claycomo, the Hodge Park Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspections. Despite its minimal risk level, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are currently unspecified. With a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 450 acres, the dam contributes significantly to the local water resource management and provides vital irrigation support to the surrounding agricultural lands.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Hodge Park Lake Dam an intriguing structure due to its unique design features and its crucial role in supporting irrigation needs in the region. The dam's location, near the Rock Island District, offers a picturesque setting for observing the interaction between water management infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As the dam continues to provide essential water storage and distribution services, its impact on the local environment and community resilience in the face of climate variability remains a topic of interest for further study and monitoring.
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 Hodge Park Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 17 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 66,600 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 170 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 216 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 5,350 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hodge Park Lake Dam.
Track Hodge Park Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hodge Park Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hodge Park 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 Hodge Park Lake Dam.