Rayfield Lake Dam dam
Rayfield Lake Dam
Rayfield Lake Dam, located in Boone County, Missouri, serves as a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1964, this private Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-ROCKY FORK CREEK, offering visitors a tranquil escape surrounded by nature.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Rayfield Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition is currently not rated. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unspecified, suggesting a potential area for improvement in safety protocols. With its picturesque surroundings and historical significance, this dam presents both opportunities for enjoyment and challenges for ensuring public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions.
Managed by a private owner, Rayfield Lake Dam is not regulated by the state or federal agencies. While its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness status are unclear, the dam's location within the St. Louis District of Missouri highlights its importance within the region's water resource management framework. As advocates for sustainable water practices continue to emphasize the importance of dam safety and environmental stewardship, Rayfield Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between recreation, conservation, and risk mitigation in the face of a changing climate.
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 Rayfield Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 63 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 78,700 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 64,300 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rayfield Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boone County
- River Walkway Lupus
- South River Road Boone County
- Mo 179 Cole County
- Callaway County
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
Track Rayfield Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rayfield Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rayfield 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 High 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 Rayfield Lake Dam.