Parkhurst Lake Dam dam
Parkhurst Lake Dam
Located in Georgetown, Missouri, Parkhurst Lake Dam is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is rated as low, the condition of the dam has not been officially assessed.
Sitting on TR-Muddy Creek, the dam also provides recreational opportunities and covers a surface area of 19 acres within its drainage area of 105 square miles. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, Parkhurst Lake Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water management in the region. With its tranquil surroundings and functional design, this dam is a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Parkhurst Lake Dam represents a fascinating case study of a privately owned irrigation structure in Missouri. Its historical significance, engineering features, and impact on the local ecosystem make it a compelling subject for further exploration and study. As discussions around water management and climate change intensify, understanding the role of dams like Parkhurst Lake in sustainable resource utilization becomes increasingly important for ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Parkhurst Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 227 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parkhurst Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road K Saline County
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Lafayette County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
Track Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst Lake Dam
Where does the data for Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst Lake Dam.