Wallace Ryals Lake Dam dam
Wallace Ryals Lake Dam
Wallace Ryals Lake Dam, located in Forest Green, Missouri, is a private-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including the storage of water for irrigation or recreational activities. This earth dam, standing at a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 334 acre-feet and serves the TR-East Fork Chariton River. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, with no recent assessments conducted.
The dam, managed by private owners, is not regulated or inspected by any state agency, indicating a lack of formal oversight. While it meets the needs of the local community for water storage and recreational use, the absence of a comprehensive emergency action plan (EAP) and risk management measures raises concerns about potential safety issues in case of a dam failure. With limited information available on the dam's construction date and maintenance history, there is a need for increased monitoring and assessment to ensure the integrity and safety of Wallace Ryals Lake Dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities and risks associated with dams like Wallace Ryals Lake Dam is crucial for promoting sustainable water management practices. By advocating for regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation strategies, we can help safeguard not only the dam's structural integrity but also the surrounding environment and communities that rely on its functions. It is essential to prioritize safety and proactive measures to prevent potential disasters and ensure the long-term resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Wallace Ryals Lake Dam -- 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 | 188 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 50 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 44,500 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 94 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wallace Ryals Lake Dam.
Track Wallace Ryals 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 Wallace Ryals Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wallace Ryals 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 Wallace Ryals Lake Dam.