Wehmueller Lake Dam dam
Wehmueller Lake Dam
Wehmueller Lake Dam in Lafayette, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1967 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a structural height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Located on TR-BIG SNI-A-BAR CREEK, the dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam serves as a vital resource for water supply and wildlife habitat in the area.
With a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 218 square miles, Wehmueller Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. While the dam does not have an emergency action plan or current inspection data available, its overall condition is considered to be not rated. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates indicate a simple design, yet its impact on the surrounding environment and water flow is significant.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by Wehmueller Lake Dam's historical significance and functional purpose as a key infrastructure for fire protection and wildlife conservation. The dam's location in the Kansas City District, along with its unique design features and low hazard potential, make it a noteworthy structure worth exploring for those interested in water management and environmental conservation efforts in Missouri.
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 Wehmueller Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 20 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 76 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,600 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wehmueller Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lexington
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Mo 210 Ray County
- Lafayette County
- Clay County
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
Track Wehmueller Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wehmueller Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wehmueller 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 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 Wehmueller Lake Dam.