Mehrer Lake Dam dam
Mehrer Lake Dam
Mehrer Lake Dam, located in Latour, Missouri, was completed in 1972 and serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond maintenance, and water supply in the area.
Situated along the TR-Big Creek, Mehrer Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in the management of water resources in Cass County, Missouri. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 40 square miles, the dam offers a sustainable solution for water storage and flood control in the region.
While not regulated by the state, Mehrer Lake Dam remains an essential part of the local water management system. Although it has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, the dam's operation and maintenance continue to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of Mehrer Lake Dam lies in its contribution to flood risk reduction and sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Mehrer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 202 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 145 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 273 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 44 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mehrer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cass County
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Lee's Summit
- East 319th Street Cass County
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
Track Mehrer 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 Mehrer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mehrer 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 Mehrer Lake Dam.