Jaeger Lake Dam dam
Jaeger Lake Dam
Jaeger Lake Dam, located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for debris control along Walnut Creek. Built in 1960, this private earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is debris control, it also provides fire protection and serves as a small fish pond. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Jaeger Lake Dam plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
Despite being privately owned, Jaeger Lake Dam falls under the purview of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's unique design features a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation. Its location in Johnson County, Missouri, underscores its importance in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem. While the dam has not been inspected recently, its low hazard potential suggests a stable and secure structure that continues to fulfill its intended functions effectively.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Jaeger Lake Dam for its role in maintaining the health of Walnut Creek and supporting the surrounding ecosystem. With a history dating back to 1960, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of private infrastructure in managing water resources and protecting against potential hazards. While its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's low hazard potential and unique design make it a noteworthy feature in the landscape of Sweet Springs, Missouri.
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 Jaeger Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 227 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 7 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jaeger Lake Dam.
Track Jaeger 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 Jaeger Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jaeger 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 Jaeger Lake Dam.