Herring Lake Dam dam
Herring Lake Dam
Herring Lake Dam, located in Callaway, Missouri, was completed in 1957 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This privately owned earth dam stands at 30 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. Situated on TR Crows Fork Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking inspections, the dam continues to provide a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts in the Chamois area.
Although the dam's primary purpose is recreation, its role in water resource management cannot be overlooked. With a drainage area of 141 square miles, Herring Lake Dam helps regulate the flow of water in the region, contributing to the overall water ecosystem. Its strategic location and design also make it a valuable asset in flood control and water conservation efforts. While the dam may not receive as much attention from regulatory agencies, its significance in maintaining water resources for the community should not be underestimated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Herring Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a vital role in local water management. Despite its unregulated status, the dam's impact on the surrounding environment and its potential risks highlight the importance of comprehensive monitoring and maintenance practices. By understanding and appreciating the complexities of dams like Herring Lake, enthusiasts can advocate for sustainable water resource management strategies that benefit both the community and the ecosystem.
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 Herring Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 6,210 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Herring Lake Dam.
Track Herring 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 Herring Lake Dam
Where does the data for Herring 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 Herring Lake Dam.