Longview Dam -North dam
Longview Dam -North
Longview Dam -North, located in Jackson County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1914 with a primary purpose of recreation. It stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 108 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Mouse Creek and covers a surface area of 18 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water sports in the area.
Despite its recreational appeal, Longview Dam -North has a high hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place and has not been inspected recently. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to be aware of the potential risks associated with the dam and advocate for proper maintenance and safety measures to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and environment. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers but is not federally regulated or funded.
As a historical structure with a significant impact on the local landscape, Longview Dam -North presents both opportunities for recreation and challenges in terms of safety and maintenance. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and utility of the dam while also recognizing the importance of proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of this valuable asset in the community.
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 Longview Dam -North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 237 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 407 cfs | → |
| Indian C At State Line Rd | 135 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 153 cfs | → |
| Tomahawk C Nr Overland Park | 38 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Longview Dam -North.
Boat launches
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Lee's Summit
- River Trail Kansas City
- East Loch Lloyd Parkway Loch Lloyd
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Cass County
Track Longview Dam -North 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 Longview Dam -North
Where does the data for Longview Dam -North 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 High 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 Longview Dam -North.