Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 dam
Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30
Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 is a privately owned earth dam located in Carroll, Missouri, specifically in the city of Brunswick. Completed in 1972, this dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock and small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on TR-Taiter Hill Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While it is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated regulatory agency, Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 is still an important structure for water management in the region. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 128 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in controlling water flow and ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
Despite its lack of state regulation and inspection, Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 remains an essential structure for water resource management in Carroll, Missouri. With its multiple purposes and low hazard potential, this dam serves as a key component in maintaining water quality, controlling debris, and providing recreational opportunities for local residents. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 play a critical role in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 38 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30.
Boat launches
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- Green Hills Trail Livingston County
- Livingston County
Track Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 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 Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30
Where does the data for Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Waitman Lake Dam-Sect 30.