Deichman Lake Dam - North dam
Deichman Lake Dam - North
Deichman Lake Dam - North, located in Montgomery County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1976 for the primary purpose of irrigation. With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 468 acre-feet, the dam is situated on TR-LOST CREEK and serves as a vital resource for water management in the region. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential risk management measures.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Deichman Lake Dam - North is a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate activists interested in sustainable irrigation practices. The dam's construction and design, including its buttress core type and unknown foundation, contribute to its functionality in controlling water flow and providing adequate water supply for agricultural purposes. The dam's location in MIDDLETOWN, Missouri, within a drainage area of 900 acres, underscores its importance in managing water resources for the surrounding community.
While Deichman Lake Dam - North currently poses a low hazard potential, the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments raises concerns about its long-term viability and safety. As a water resource enthusiast, staying informed about the dam's status and advocating for regular inspections and maintenance can help ensure the sustainability of its operations and safeguard against potential risks. By promoting responsible water management practices and supporting necessary improvements to the dam's infrastructure, enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience of water resources in Montgomery County and beyond.
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 Deichman Lake Dam - North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Perry | 4 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
| Spencer Cr. Bl Plum Cr. Nr Frankford | 304 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deichman Lake Dam - North.
Boat launches
- Audrain County
- Callaway County
- Loutre River Trail Montgomery County
- Duane Wheelan Access Ralls County
- State Highway Bb Ralls County
Track Deichman Lake Dam - North 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 Deichman Lake Dam - North
Where does the data for Deichman Lake Dam - North 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.
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