Vogel Lake Dam dam
Vogel Lake Dam
Vogel Lake Dam, located in Nelson, Missouri, is a private-owned Earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. The dam was completed with a primary purpose of "Other", serving as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. Situated on TR-North FK Finney Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of water and providing essential storage for irrigation or other purposes.
Despite its significant contribution to water management, Vogel Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 91 square miles, the dam is designed to handle maximum storage of 134 acre-feet. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and maintenance of this structure to ensure its effectiveness in preventing potential risks and hazards.
As part of the Kansas City District, Vogel Lake Dam is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, raising concerns about its inspection and enforcement. With no designated emergency action plan or risk assessment in place, there is a need for proactive measures to address any potential threats and ensure the safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure. It is crucial for stakeholders to collaborate and implement necessary risk management measures to safeguard Vogel Lake Dam and mitigate any potential dangers associated with its operation.
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 Vogel Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 145 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,600 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 41,600 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 43,500 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vogel Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road K Saline County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Cooney Blackwater
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Lafayette County
Track Vogel 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 Vogel Lake Dam
Where does the data for Vogel 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 Vogel Lake Dam.