Leeser Dam dam
Leeser Dam
Leeser Dam, also known as Leeser Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Hannibal, Missouri. Completed in 1982, the dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 530 feet. Its primary purpose is grade stabilization, although it also serves for fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam holds a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1 acre.
Situated on TR-SO Farius Creek within the Rock Island District, Leeser Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or updated emergency contacts. While the dam has not been inspected recently and does not meet inspection guidelines, it presents a manageable risk with no reported incidents.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leeser Dam offers an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. With its multiple purposes and modest storage capacity, the dam exemplifies the diverse roles that such structures can play within local communities. While its risk level is moderate, the lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness highlight areas for improvement to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the dam.
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 Leeser Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 36 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 19 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Hannibal | 1 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 17 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near New London | 1,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leeser Dam.
Boat launches
- Marion County
- Broadway Hannibal
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Ralls County
- Spalding Boat Ramp
- County Road 496 Ralls County
Campgrounds
- Wakonda State Park
- Bear Creek - Mississippi River
- Mississippi Riverfront Rv Park
- Canton City River Park
- Sever Lake Conservation Area - Mdc
- Frank Russell
More reservoirs
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About Leeser Dam
Where does the data for Leeser 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 Leeser Dam.