Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam dam
Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam
Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Stewartsville, Missouri, along TR-CASTILE CREEK. With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, it primarily serves the purpose of recreation. The dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor. The dam's location in DeKalb County, Missouri, and its association with the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers make it a key point of interest. While it lacks certain regulatory oversight, its potential impact on the surrounding area in case of failure underscores the importance of ensuring its safety and maintenance.
Water resource enthusiasts will find the details of Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam intriguing, especially as it relates to its storage capacity, surface area, and drainage area. The dam's high hazard potential and lack of a current condition assessment present challenges that need to be addressed to mitigate risks. With a focus on recreation, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between human activities and natural resources, highlighting the need for sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climates and growing populations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Agency | 13,800 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 51,700 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 32 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 8,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam.
Track Far West Stake Rlds Church 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 Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam
Where does the data for Far West Stake Rlds Church 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 Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam.