Bryan Lake Dam dam
Bryan Lake Dam
Bryan Lake Dam, located in Nelson, Missouri, was completed in 1950 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a height of 28 feet, has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. It is situated on the Tri-Salt Fork river and is managed by a private entity.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is not regulated by the state of Missouri and does not have a designated state regulatory agency. The dam's main source agency is the state of Missouri, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, it continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bryan Lake Dam will find it intriguing for its multiple purposes, storage capacity, and unique location on the Tri-Salt Fork river. The dam's history, design, and management provide valuable insights into the intersection of water infrastructure, environmental conservation, and recreational activities in the area. As a private-owned structure with a low hazard potential, Bryan Lake Dam represents a blend of functionality, safety, and sustainability in water resource management.
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 Bryan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 42,400 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bryan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Main Street 442, Miami
- County Road K Saline County
- Cooney Blackwater
- State Highway Kk Chariton County
- Glasgow
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
Track Bryan Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bryan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bryan 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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