Lone Summit Lake Dam dam
Lone Summit Lake Dam
Lone Summit Lake Dam in Lees Summit, Missouri, stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1969, this earth dam with a buttress core reaches a height of 26 feet and stores 139 acre-feet of water. With a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 80 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources in the region.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lone Summit Lake Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, its importance for fire protection, recreation, and wildlife habitat cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of dams like Lone Summit Lake Dam in ensuring water security and ecosystem health becomes increasingly vital.
The serene surface area of 10 acres and the tranquil waters of Lone Summit Lake provide a haven for wildlife and visitors alike. With its strategic location on the TR-West Fork river system, this dam not only safeguards against flooding but also offers opportunities for outdoor recreation. As water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, we must recognize the value of infrastructure like Lone Summit Lake Dam in preserving our environment and adapting to the changing climate for a sustainable 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 Lone Summit Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 83 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 77 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 29 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
| Indian C At State Line Rd | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lone Summit Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Summit
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Cass County
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- River Trail Kansas City
Track Lone Summit Lake 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 Lone Summit Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lone Summit 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 Lone Summit Lake Dam.