Mcvicker Lake Dam dam
Mcvicker Lake Dam
Mcvicker Lake Dam, located in Macon, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1977 primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet with a structural height of 26 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre. With a drainage area of 204.8 square miles, the dam serves as a vital resource for managing water flow in the TR-MID FK LITTLE CHARITON RIV.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure, Mcvicker Lake Dam still poses a moderate risk due to its proximity to surrounding areas. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks emergency action plans, it remains a crucial asset for irrigation purposes in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Mcvicker Lake Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of dam infrastructure, water management, and environmental risk assessment.
As enthusiasts in water resource and climate studies, the details surrounding Mcvicker Lake Dam offer a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of managing water resources in a changing climate. The dam's location in Macon, Missouri, highlights the importance of infrastructure for irrigation purposes in agricultural regions. The data on the dam's dimensions, storage capacity, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining and operating critical water management structures. Despite its low hazard potential, the moderate risk level underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficacy of Mcvicker Lake Dam in the face of evolving 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 Mcvicker Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 52 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Prairie Hill | 1,410 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcvicker Lake Dam.
Track Mcvicker Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcvicker Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcvicker 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
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