Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper dam
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper
Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1969 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Missouri River. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, providing necessary protection for the surrounding area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper also serves other functions such as debris control, fire protection, and as a small fish pond. The dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, the importance of well-maintained dams like Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper in protecting communities from flooding cannot be overstated.
As part of the Kansas City District, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and is subject to their regulatory oversight. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is not specified and its risk assessment is unknown, it is crucial for local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that proper measures are in place to address any potential threats and ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 35 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 37,900 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 111 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 332 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper.
Boat launches
Track Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper
Where does the data for Carter Lake Dam-Sec 25 Upper 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 High 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
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