Rodick Lake Dam dam
Rodick Lake Dam
Rodick Lake Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife pond management. The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a stone core and soil foundation, stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 700 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock management, grade stabilization, and recreational activities in the area.
Although Rodick Lake Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk due to its location and structural characteristics. Operating under an uncontrolled spillway mechanism with a width of 152 feet, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 8400 cubic feet per second. While not currently rated for its condition, the dam has not been subject to recent inspections or assessments. Despite its minimal risk level, the dam's role in supporting local ecosystems and outdoor activities underscores its importance to the community and environmental enthusiasts.
In the absence of state regulation and permitting, Rodick Lake Dam remains under private ownership, with no associated federal agencies involved in its management or oversight. The dam's location along the TR-Little Sni-A-Bar Creek and its significance for fish and wildlife populations highlight its role in maintaining ecological balance and providing recreational opportunities for visitors. As an essential element in the local landscape, the dam represents a blend of conservation efforts, water resource management, and outdoor enjoyment for those who appreciate the intersection of nature and human intervention.
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 Rodick 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 | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,600 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rodick Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Lafayette County
- Lexington
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Mo 210 Ray County
Track Rodick Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rodick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rodick 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 Rodick Lake Dam.