Rubydo Lake Dam dam
Rubydo Lake Dam
Rubydo Lake Dam, located in Pettis County, Missouri, stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation. Built in 1963 for recreational purposes, this private earth dam boasts a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk assessment in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Situated along TR-Little Shaver Creek, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water storage and management in the region. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's significance in providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem cannot be understated. As water resource enthusiasts, understanding the structural integrity and risk management measures of Rubydo Lake Dam is essential for ensuring its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the need for proactive measures and risk assessment at dams like Rubydo Lake Dam becomes increasingly urgent. With no Emergency Action Plan in place and limited information on hazard potential, there is a critical opportunity for stakeholders to come together and prioritize the safety and resilience of this vital water resource. By staying informed and advocating for sustainable water management practices, enthusiasts can play a key role in safeguarding dams like Rubydo Lake Dam for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.
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 Rubydo 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 | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 42,400 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rubydo Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Cooney Blackwater
- County Road K Saline County
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
Track Rubydo 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 Rubydo Lake Dam
Where does the data for Rubydo 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 Rubydo Lake Dam.