Pyle Lake Dam dam
Pyle Lake Dam
Pyle Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Missouri, serves as a recreational resource for the community. Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for activities such as fishing and boating on its 12-acre surface area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Pyle Lake Dam is considered to have a low hazard potential. While its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor enthusiasts. With its tranquil setting along TR-Coon Creek in Lawrence County, Pyle Lake Dam is a hidden gem for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape in nature.
Although lacking features such as a spillway or outlet gates, Pyle Lake Dam remains a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. While there are no associated structures or inspection records available, the dam's recreational value and low-risk profile make it a noteworthy location for those interested in water resource management and climate impact on dam infrastructure.
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 Pyle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spring River At Larussell | 433 cfs | → |
| Turnback Creek Above Greenfield | 323 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Carthage | 652 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Dadeville | 276 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Waco | 938 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 538 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pyle Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Road Cc Dade County
- Route H Dade County
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- Cedar County
- East Cove Drive Umber View Heights
- Highway Ra 19499, Cedar County
Track Pyle 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 Pyle Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pyle 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 Pyle Lake Dam.