La Belle Lake Dam dam
La Belle Lake Dam
La Belle Lake Dam, also known as Belleview Lake Dam, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Lewis County, Missouri. Owned by the local government, this earth dam was completed in 1979 and primarily serves the purpose of water supply. With a height of 37 feet and a normal storage capacity of 933 acre-feet, the dam spans Troublesome Creek and covers a surface area of 112 acres within a drainage area of 1318 acres.
Managed by the Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, La Belle Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition. Inspected last in September 2013, the dam meets state regulations and is regularly monitored for safety. While lacking specific spillway information, the dam's design features a buttress core type on an unlisted/unknown foundation. Situated in Quincy, IL, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding area and supports the local ecosystem.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of La Belle Lake Dam as a key component of the region's water supply infrastructure. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the dam provides essential storage and regulation for Troublesome Creek. As a state-regulated structure, La Belle Lake Dam exemplifies the importance of proper design, maintenance, and oversight in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water resource management systems.
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 La Belle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 53 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Belle Lake Dam.
Track La Belle 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 La Belle Lake Dam
Where does the data for La Belle 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 La Belle Lake Dam.