Doutt Lake Dam dam
Doutt Lake Dam
Situated in Independence, Missouri, the Doutt Lake Dam is a privately-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including water supply. Completed in 1993, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the state's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to maintain its satisfactory condition.
With a high hazard potential, the Doutt Lake Dam poses a moderate risk that is continuously monitored and managed. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 3 feet, and it is situated on a tributary to Rock Creek. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has a satisfactory condition assessment and meets state inspection and regulatory requirements. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, although no specific emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared as of the latest data update in May 2018.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Doutt Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its multiple purposes, unique design features, and the ongoing efforts to manage its risk potential. As a critical component of the local water supply infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in Jackson County, Missouri. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
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 Doutt 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 | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 67 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 38,900 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 2 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doutt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mo 291 Sugar Creek
- River Front Park Kansas City
- Lee's Summit
- Kaw Point Boat Ramp
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Clay County
Track Doutt 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 Doutt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Doutt 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 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Doutt Lake Dam.