Phillips Dam dam
Phillips Dam
Located in Kahoka, Missouri, the Phillips Dam is a private earth dam standing at 32 feet high, with a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to the Little Fox River, this dam serves a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
While the Phillips Dam may not have a designated primary purpose listed, its significance lies in providing water storage and flood control for the surrounding region. With a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10 square miles, the dam contributes to the overall water management system in Clark County, Missouri. As a structure with a low hazard potential, it is essential for climate enthusiasts to monitor and understand the role of such dams in the context of changing weather patterns and increasing water demands.
Although the Phillips Dam may not have undergone recent inspections or been rated for its condition, its presence is a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for safety and functionality. As part of the Kansas City District, the dam stands as a testament to human efforts to manage water resources in a changing climate. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Phillips in water management systems is crucial for sustainable resource use and adaptation to climate challenges in the future.
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 Phillips Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 45 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 6,910 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,370 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 20 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 25 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 2,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Phillips Dam.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Van Buren County
Track Phillips 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 Phillips Dam
Where does the data for Phillips 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 Phillips Dam.