Loggers Lake dam
Loggers Lake
Loggers Lake, located in Shannon, Missouri, is a captivating water resource managed by the USDA Forest Service for recreational purposes. This Earth dam, standing at a height of 39 feet and completed in 1942, holds a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. With a surface area of 25 acres and a drainage area of 3 square miles, this reservoir is fed by Mill Creek and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
Despite its serene beauty and recreational appeal, Loggers Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 3200 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," regular inspections by the Forest Service help monitor its safety and integrity. The risk assessment categorizes the lake as having a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and visitors.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Loggers Lake a fascinating study in the intersection of human recreation and environmental stewardship. As a key feature in the Little Rock District managed by the Forest Service, this reservoir serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between enjoying natural resources and safeguarding them for future generations. With its rich history and strategic location in the heart of Missouri, Loggers Lake stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage and protect water resources in a changing climate.
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 Loggers Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Current River Above Akers | 325 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 268 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 109 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loggers Lake.
Boat launches
- Shannon County
- State Highway B Shannon County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Carter Co 105 Carter County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
Campgrounds
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Loggers Lake
- Little Scotia Dispersed
- Round Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
- Round Spring
- Jerktail Landing
Fishing spots
- Huzzah Ponds
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Howell Lake
- Parole Lake
- Timberline Lake
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Loggers Lake 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 Loggers Lake
Where does the data for Loggers Lake 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 Loggers Lake.