Ivy Wall Lake Dam dam
Ivy Wall Lake Dam
Ivy Wall Lake Dam, located in LaTour, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1976 primarily for irrigation purposes. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Clear Creek in Cass County, Missouri, and serves a drainage area of 100 acres.
Despite being privately owned, Ivy Wall Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, making it essential for the owners to ensure its safety and maintenance. With a high hazard potential due to its location and storage capacity, the dam's condition remains unrated. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not documented, highlighting the need for proactive monitoring and preparedness in case of a potential failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Ivy Wall Lake Dam can appreciate its significance for irrigation purposes in the region. The dam's location in the Kansas City District and its association with TR-Clear Creek offer opportunities for studying its impact on water management and environmental conservation efforts in the area. As an unregulated structure with a high hazard potential, Ivy Wall Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness in ensuring the safety of water 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 Ivy Wall Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Archie | 145 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 202 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 273 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 35 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 44 cfs | → |
| Blue R Nr Stanley | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ivy Wall Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East 319th Street Cass County
- Cass County
- Mo K Henry County
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Drexel
- Lee's Summit
Track Ivy Wall Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ivy Wall Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ivy Wall 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 Ivy Wall Lake Dam.