Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four dam
Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four
Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four, located in Jackson County, Missouri, was completed in 1932 and stands at a height of 32 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9 acres. Despite its age, the dam has not been regularly inspected since January 1981, raising concerns about its hazard potential, which is categorized as high.
The dam, built as an earth structure with a buttress core type, is situated on the TR to Blue River, within the Kansas City District. The surrounding area offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. However, with no state regulation, inspection, or enforcement in place, the condition of Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four remains unknown, leaving its safety and maintenance in question.
As a privately owned dam, Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four lacks federal oversight and funding, presenting potential risks to its structural integrity and the surrounding community. The absence of a comprehensive emergency action plan and recent risk assessment further highlight the need for increased attention to the dam's maintenance and safety measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition of Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four is crucial to ensuring the preservation of this historic structure and the safety of those who enjoy its recreational offerings.
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 Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four -- 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 | → |
| Tomahawk C Nr Overland Park | 38 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 153 cfs | → |
| Indian C At Overland Park | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four.
Boat launches
- River Trail Kansas City
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- East Loch Lloyd Parkway Loch Lloyd
- Lee's Summit
- Kaw Point Boat Ramp
- South Lake Road Cass County
Track Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four 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 Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four
Where does the data for Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four 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 Kernodle Lake Dam Number Four.