Stokes #2 Dam dam
Stokes #2 Dam
Stokes #2 Dam, located in Lanton, Missouri, was completed in 1970 and serves as a recreational water resource on TR Spring Creek. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 1059 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 60 acres and has a drainage area of 1015 square miles, making it a significant feature in the region for water enthusiasts.
Despite its primary purpose of recreation, Stokes #2 Dam has a high hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure that proper emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan, are in place. With its location in a high-risk area, it is crucial to stay informed about any potential risks and management measures associated with this dam.
Although Stokes #2 Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it is not regulated by any state agency. This highlights the importance of private owners taking responsibility for the upkeep and safety of the dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and recreational opportunities provided by this dam while also recognizing the need for vigilance in ensuring its structural integrity and emergency preparedness measures.
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 Stokes #2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 469 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring | 428 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 316 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 69 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy | 377 cfs | → |
| White River Near Norfork | 2,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stokes #2 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- North Fork Recreation Area
- Patrick Bridge Access - Mdc
- Sycamore Loop Dispersed - Noblett Lake
- Gamaliel - Norfolk Lake
- Bidwell Point - Norfolk Lake
- Henderson - Norfolk Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- 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)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Track Stokes #2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stokes #2 Dam
Where does the data for Stokes #2 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 Stokes #2 Dam.