Winningham Lake Dam dam
Winningham Lake Dam
Winningham Lake Dam, located in Lockwood, Missouri, was completed in 1963 and primarily serves as an irrigation source. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 361 acre-feet and a surface area of 27 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition and does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation, inspection, or enforcement.
Although Winningham Lake Dam is not regularly inspected or assessed, it continues to play a crucial role in providing water for irrigation purposes in the region. The dam is situated on TR to Chaney Br and Horse Creek, in Dade County, Missouri. With its core type being buttress and an earth primary dam type, the structure showcases the importance of water resource management and the need for consistent monitoring and maintenance to ensure its longevity and safety.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Winningham Lake Dam highlights the intricate balance between water storage and usage for agricultural purposes. While the dam's purpose is primarily for irrigation, it also serves fire protection, stock, and small fish pond needs. The presence of the dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices, especially in regions like Missouri where water resources play a vital role in supporting agriculture and local ecosystems.
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 Winningham Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turnback Creek Above Greenfield | 323 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Dadeville | 276 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 245 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 3,170 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Larussell | 433 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winningham Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Route H Dade County
- East Cove Drive Umber View Heights
- Cedar County
- South 1527 Road 17499, Cedar County
- State Road Cc Dade County
- Stockton
Track Winningham Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Winningham Lake Dam
Where does the data for Winningham 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 Winningham Lake Dam.