Kurzweil Lake Dam dam
Kurzweil Lake Dam
Kurzweil Lake Dam, located in Cass County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1977 primarily for irrigation purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1140 feet, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Eightmile Creek, the dam serves to regulate water flow and provide water for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. The spillway, of uncontrolled type, has a width of 20 feet to manage maximum discharge of 182 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of only 1 acre and drainage area of 44.8 square miles, Kurzweil Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. It has not been inspected or rated for condition assessment, signaling a need for further monitoring and evaluation.
With its strategic location and importance for irrigation, Kurzweil Lake Dam is a vital infrastructure contributing to water resource sustainability in the region. Water and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and management challenges associated with maintaining and operating this key structure. The moderate risk level underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource facility.
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 Kurzweil Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Archie | 145 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 273 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 202 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 35 cfs | → |
| Blue R Nr Stanley | 16 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kurzweil Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East 319th Street Cass County
- Cass County
- Mo K Henry County
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Drexel
- East Loch Lloyd Parkway Loch Lloyd
Track Kurzweil 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 Kurzweil Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kurzweil 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 Kurzweil Lake Dam.