Roberts dam
Roberts
Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam, located in Boonville, Missouri, is a private Earth dam completed in 1972 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Gribble Branch of Clear Fork. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 424 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and serves various purposes such as fish and wildlife pond, grade stabilization, and recreation. The dam has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, making it a vital structure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing water storage for the surrounding area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates pose challenges in managing water discharge effectively, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures. With its strategic location and significant impact on the local ecosystem, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
As climate change continues to influence weather patterns and increase the frequency and intensity of extreme events, the role of dams like Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam in flood risk reduction and water storage becomes even more critical. Understanding the dam's design, purpose, and potential risks is essential for ensuring its long-term functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in balancing flood control, environmental conservation, and recreational needs within the context of a changing climate.
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 Roberts -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 204 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 3 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 131 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 81 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,300 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roberts.
Boat launches
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Lafayette County
- County Road K Saline County
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
Track Roberts 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 Roberts
Where does the data for Roberts 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 Roberts.