Sims Valley Community Lake Dam dam
Sims Valley Community Lake Dam
Sims Valley Community Lake Dam, located in Howell, Missouri, was completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 724 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. The dam is situated on TR Eleven Point River, offering a serene and picturesque setting for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Despite its recreational benefits, Sims Valley Community Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam has not been inspected recently, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 553 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding and environmental impacts.
As a state-owned structure, Sims Valley Community Lake Dam serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, supporting various recreational activities and providing valuable storage capacity. While its hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures, the dam continues to be a significant feature in the region, attracting visitors and serving as a key resource for water enthusiasts in Howell, Missouri.
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 Sims Valley Community Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 68 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 104 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 246 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 494 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 323 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sims Valley Community Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 14 Douglas County
- Thomasville River Access
- State Highway 17 Texas County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
- Cane Bluff River Access
Campgrounds
- Blue Spring
- Sycamore Loop Dispersed - Noblett Lake
- Rymer Spring
- Bay Creek
- North Fork Recreation Area
- Alley Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
Paddle runs
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
Track Sims Valley Community 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 Sims Valley Community Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sims Valley Community 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 Sims Valley Community Lake Dam.