Whitaker Dam dam
Whitaker Dam
Whitaker Dam, located in Henry County, Missouri, is a federally owned earth dam completed in 1968 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. The dam has a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, with a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 200 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, Whitaker Dam has not been inspected since January 1981 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
The dam, situated on TR Deep Water Creek, serves as a recreational area in addition to its primary purposes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. Although it is not regulated or inspected by the state, the dam has not had any major modifications since its completion, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown. With its picturesque location and potential for water resource management, Whitaker Dam presents an intriguing site for climate and water enthusiasts to explore and learn about dam infrastructure in the region.
While Whitaker Dam may have a low hazard potential, its historical significance and impact on the local ecosystem make it a valuable asset in the Deepwater community. As climate change continues to affect water resources, understanding the role of dams like Whitaker in managing water supply and mitigating risks becomes increasingly important for sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts. By engaging with the history and function of Whitaker Dam, enthusiasts can gain insight into the complexities of water resource management and the interconnectedness of climate, infrastructure, and natural systems 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 Whitaker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Urich | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 227 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 2,910 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 46 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 48 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitaker Dam.
Boat launches
- Taley Bend Boat Ramp
- Southeast 91 Road Henry County
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- Henry County
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
Track Whitaker 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 Whitaker Dam
Where does the data for Whitaker 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 Whitaker Dam.