Karr Lake Dam dam
Karr Lake Dam
Karr Lake Dam, located in Lincoln, Missouri, was completed in 1967 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. Owned privately, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Cole Camp Creek, the dam covers a surface area of 12 acres and has a drainage area of 225 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and current condition being unrated, Karr Lake Dam remains an essential water resource for the local community. With a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for various purposes. Although it is not regulated by the state of Missouri, the dam continues to be a vital asset for fire protection and irrigation in the region.
Featuring a simple design and minimal associated structures, Karr Lake Dam exemplifies a modest yet significant contribution to water resource management in Benton County, Missouri. With its primary purpose being fire protection and stock maintenance, this dam showcases how even small-scale infrastructure can have a meaningful impact on local water resources. As a private dam not subject to state regulation, Karr Lake Dam stands as a testament to the diverse range of water management solutions that exist across different regions.
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 Karr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 227 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 7 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 396 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Karr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Thibait Point Boat Ramp
- Benton County
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- State Park Road West Benton County
- Lost Valley Road Benton County
Track Karr 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 Karr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Karr 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 Karr Lake Dam.