Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam dam
Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam
Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam, located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a privately owned dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1960, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam overlooks TR to Blue River and has a drainage area of 160 square miles, providing a serene backdrop for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Despite its low hazard potential, Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no state regulation or inspection in place, the dam's maintenance and safety protocols are left to the responsibility of the private owner. While there are no associated structures or spillways identified, the dam's location and design contribute to the overall beauty and functionality of the surrounding landscape.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human recreation and natural ecosystems. As the dam continues to provide a tranquil setting for golfers and wildlife enthusiasts, its condition assessment and safety measures may warrant further attention to ensure the longevity and sustainability of this unique water resource within Jackson County, Missouri.
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 Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 2,840 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 2,810 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 1,520 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Summit
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Mo 291 Sugar Creek
- River Trail Kansas City
- River Front Park Kansas City
Track Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chapel Woods Golf Course 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 Chapel Woods Golf Course Lake Dam.