Roy Davis Dam dam
Roy Davis Dam
Roy Davis Dam, located in Centerville, Missouri, was completed in 1952 and serves as a recreational water resource along Smalls Creek-West Fork Black River. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, providing essential water management for the area. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 672 square miles, the dam offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Roy Davis Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While there have been no recent inspections recorded since 1979, the dam remains a key feature in the local landscape. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's primary purpose of recreation continues to attract water and climate enthusiasts to its serene surroundings. As a significant water resource in Reynolds County, Missouri, Roy Davis Dam contributes to the region's natural beauty and outdoor recreation options.
Overall, Roy Davis Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and recreational infrastructure in the region. With its historical significance and potential for outdoor enjoyment, the dam continues to be a focal point for visitors and residents alike. As water and climate enthusiasts explore the area, Roy Davis Dam provides a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty in a picturesque setting along Smalls Creek-West Fork Black River.
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 Roy Davis Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 9 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 275 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 303 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roy Davis Dam.
Boat launches
- Shannon County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- State Highway B Shannon County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
Campgrounds
- Little Scotia Dispersed
- Loggers Lake
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- 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)
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
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About Roy Davis Dam
Where does the data for Roy Davis 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 Roy Davis Dam.