Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam dam
Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam
Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam, located in Henry County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1957 primarily for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 26 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core type holds a storage capacity of 3,477 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 250 acres. Despite being unregulated by state authorities, the dam poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures.
Situated on Sand Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, serving as a vital source for irrigation, municipal, and industrial water supply. With a drainage area of 26,000 acres, the dam provides essential water storage to support agricultural activities and maintain ecological balance in the area. Despite its age, the condition of the dam remains unrated, highlighting the need for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Although not under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, the significance of Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam in water supply and climate resilience cannot be understated. With its high hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessments, stakeholders must prioritize regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential hazards and ensure the sustainable management of water resources for the 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 Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 8,830 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 9,460 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 10,000 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 205 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- Southeast 91 Road Henry County
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- Benton County
- Taley Bend Boat Ramp
Track Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tebo Freshwater 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 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 Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam.