Roberts Lake Dam dam
Roberts Lake Dam
Roberts Lake Dam, located in Mcbaine, Missouri, was completed in 1969 and serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, offering recreational opportunities in addition to its primary purpose. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 290 feet, with a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. It is classified as an Earth dam with a stone core and is built on a soil foundation.
Although Roberts Lake Dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it is deemed to have low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 21 feet and has a drainage area of 240 acres. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roberts Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the management and maintenance of smaller-scale dams in Missouri. Its role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as recreational opportunities, highlights the importance of balancing conservation efforts with public access to natural resources. The dam's lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proactive monitoring and risk assessment in the face of changing environmental 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 Roberts Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 20 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 63 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 28 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roberts Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boone County
- River Walkway Lupus
- Southfork Boat Ramp
- Post Oak Trail Monroe County
- State Highway U Monroe County
- Monroe County
Track Roberts Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roberts Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roberts 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 Roberts Lake Dam.