Peterson Lake Dam 001 Dam
Peterson Lake Dam 001
Located in Andrew, Missouri, Peterson Lake Dam 001 is a private-owned structure built in 1977 for the primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond. The dam, standing at 26 feet high and with a length of 770 feet, is an earth-type structure with a stone core and soil foundation. It has a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 132 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5 acres and serving a drainage area of 243.2 square miles.
While Peterson Lake Dam 001 is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's condition is currently assessed as "Not Rated," and it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk in the event of a failure, highlighting the importance of implementing proper risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment.
Although Peterson Lake Dam 001 may not be subject to state oversight, its role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring this structure to prevent any potential risks associated with its operation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Peterson Lake Dam 001 can contribute to the overall resilience and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions and natural hazards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Peterson Lake Dam 001 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Agency | 337 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 34,800 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 11 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 406 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 407 cfs | → |
About Peterson Lake Dam 001
Where does the data for Peterson Lake Dam 001 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 below 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.
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.