Beard Lake Dam dam
Beard Lake Dam
Beard Lake Dam, located in Vernon County, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife management. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 850 feet, this earth dam sits on TR-Kitten Creek and provides a surface area of 5 acres for various recreational and conservation activities. The dam's primary purpose is to function as a fish and wildlife pond, while also serving for fire protection, irrigation, and stock purposes.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Beard Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 120 cubic feet per second. With a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a drainage area of 140.16 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the local ecosystem and providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Beard Lake Dam, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Vernon County, Missouri, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and conservation efforts. With its focus on fish and wildlife preservation, the dam serves as a sanctuary for various species while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, the significance of Beard Lake Dam lies in its contribution to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and ensuring sustainable water usage for future generations.
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 Beard Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 357 cfs | → |
| Little Osage R. At Horton | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 4,170 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 342 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beard Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway H St. Clair County
- Bates County
- Vernon County
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
Track Beard Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beard Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beard 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 Beard Lake Dam.