Leisure Lake Dam-South dam
Leisure Lake Dam-South
Leisure Lake Dam-South, located in Callaway County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, this dam is situated on the TR-AUXVASSE CREEK, providing a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential and the condition being rated as "Not Rated", the dam has not been inspected or assessed in recent years.
Owned and operated privately, Leisure Lake Dam-South offers a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and water sports. The dam's construction year and specific spillway type are not listed, but its location in PORTLAND, Missouri, makes it easily accessible for visitors seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of nature. While the dam has not been subject to regular inspections or maintenance, its risk assessment and emergency action plan status remain unknown, raising questions about its long-term reliability and safety measures.
In the absence of state regulation or oversight, the future maintenance and sustainability of Leisure Lake Dam-South may raise concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures still unclear, it is essential for private owners to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational structure in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
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 Leisure Lake Dam-South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 6,210 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leisure Lake Dam-South.
Track Leisure Lake Dam-South 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 Leisure Lake Dam-South
Where does the data for Leisure Lake Dam-South 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 Leisure Lake Dam-South.