Salisbury Lake Dam dam
Salisbury Lake Dam
Salisbury Lake Dam, located in Audrain County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 1675 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Possum Walk Creek, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it an important but relatively stable component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by state authorities, Salisbury Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural needs of the surrounding area. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 95 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential flooding events. While its condition assessment is not rated and emergency action plans are not currently in place, the dam's overall risk management measures are considered to be moderate, ensuring the safety and reliability of its operations for both irrigation and water resource enthusiasts alike.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices can appreciate the significance of structures like Salisbury Lake Dam in providing irrigation support while minimizing environmental impact. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam exemplifies the balance between water supply needs and ecosystem preservation. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's performance, it stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to enhance water resource management in the region, showcasing the vital role that infrastructure plays in shaping the resilience of communities 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 Salisbury Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 20 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 28 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salisbury Lake Dam.
Track Salisbury 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 Salisbury Lake Dam
Where does the data for Salisbury 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 Salisbury Lake Dam.