Salmon Lake Dam-South dam
Salmon Lake Dam-South
Salmon Lake Dam-South, located in Urich, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond. The dam has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Black Oak Creek in Cass County, Missouri, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Salmon Lake Dam-South is not regulated by the state and does not undergo regular inspections or enforcement. With no associated structures and a small surface area of only 9 acres, the dam serves a relatively limited area with a drainage area of 70 square miles. While the dam does not have a designated spillway, it provides essential water resources for fire protection and livestock, highlighting its importance in the local ecosystem.
Although Salmon Lake Dam-South may not be the largest or most high-profile dam, its significance lies in its contribution to fire protection, stock watering, and recreational fishing opportunities in the area. As a privately owned structure with a minimal risk profile, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting the surrounding community while also serving as a habitat for small fish species. Despite its unregulated status, Salmon Lake Dam-South remains a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 Salmon Lake Dam-South -- 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 | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 1,520 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salmon Lake Dam-South.
Boat launches
- Mo K Henry County
- Henry County
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- East 319th Street Cass County
- Cass County
- South Lake Road Cass County
Track Salmon Lake Dam-South 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 Salmon Lake Dam-South
Where does the data for Salmon Lake Dam-South 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 Salmon Lake Dam-South.