Iles Lake Dam dam
Iles Lake Dam
Iles Lake Dam, located in Lafayette County, Missouri, was completed in 1957 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Situated on the TR to Garrison Fork river/stream, Iles Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require state permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The dam's primary owner type is private, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a latitude of 39.12076806 and a longitude of -93.81287431, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Iles Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that has been fulfilling various functions for over six decades. Its design and construction reflect the needs of the local community for water management and conservation. By understanding the history and significance of dams like Iles Lake, enthusiasts can appreciate the complex interplay between human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in addressing water-related challenges.
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 Iles Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 21 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 83 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Iles Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lexington
- Lafayette County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Mo 210 Ray County
Track Iles Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Iles Lake Dam
Where does the data for Iles 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 Iles Lake Dam.