Rasse Lake Dam dam
Rasse Lake Dam
Rasse Lake Dam, located in Nelson, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-Salk Fork Blackwater River and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District.
Despite its small size, Rasse Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated or inspected by state authorities. While it may not be a major structure, its importance lies in providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake that it creates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rasse Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the diverse range of dams across the country, each with its own unique characteristics and purposes. Its presence on the TR-Salk Fork Blackwater River adds to the water infrastructure of the region and contributes to the overall landscape and ecosystem. As the dam continues to provide recreational benefits, its management and maintenance will be crucial in ensuring the safety of those who utilize its facilities.
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 Rasse 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 | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 42,400 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rasse Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road K Saline County
- Cooney Blackwater
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
Track Rasse Lake Dam 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 Rasse Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rasse 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 Rasse Lake Dam.