Mcdaniel Lake Dam dam
Mcdaniel Lake Dam
McDaniel Lake Dam, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a gravity dam completed in 1929 for the primary purpose of water supply. The dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4560 acre-feet. It is situated on the Little Sac River and is regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri.
The dam has a significant hazard potential and is inspected every two years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2007. Despite its age, the condition of McDaniel Lake Dam is reported as satisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 410 feet and outlet gates consisting of a valve system. In case of emergencies, the dam's Emergency Action Plan was last revised in December 2011, ensuring that appropriate risk management measures are in place.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find McDaniel Lake Dam a fascinating structure to study, given its historical significance, engineering design, and the critical role it plays in providing water supply to the surrounding area. The dam's location in Greene County, Missouri, and its association with the Little Rock District highlight its importance in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with dam operations. With a moderate risk assessment rating, ongoing inspections, and emergency preparedness measures, McDaniel Lake Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for ensuring water security in the region.
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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Dry Sac River Near Springfield | 6 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek At Springfield | 12 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek Near Springfield | 15 cfs | → |
| South Creek Nr Springfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Pearson Creek Near Springfield | 15 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek Near Brookline | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcdaniel Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Springfield Park Road Springfield
- Freight Road Dallas County
- The Loop Road Stone County
- Highway Ra Dade County
- State Road Cc Dade County
- Highway Ra 19499, Cedar County
Track Mcdaniel Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcdaniel Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcdaniel 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 Significant 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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam.