Proctor Park Lake Dam dam
Proctor Park Lake Dam
Proctor Park Lake Dam, located in Moniteau County, Missouri, is a local government-owned structure primarily designed for recreation purposes. Built in 1900, this earthen dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-North Moreau Creek, the dam covers a surface area of 8 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the city of California.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Proctor Park Lake Dam has not been rated, and its last inspection date is unknown. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, the dam's structural integrity and safety remain uncertain. Furthermore, emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), have not been documented, raising concerns about the potential risks and management approaches in the event of a dam failure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Proctor Park Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management. With limited information available on its current condition and emergency preparedness, there is a need for continued monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of this recreational water resource. As discussions around climate change and extreme weather events intensify, the importance of proactive risk assessment and management for dams like Proctor Park Lake Dam becomes increasingly apparent.
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 Proctor Park Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 47,800 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 68 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 81 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 9,920 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 6 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 42,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Proctor Park Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mo 179 Cole County
- South River Road Boone County
- River Walkway Lupus
- Callaway County
- Jefferson City
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
Track Proctor Park 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 Proctor Park Lake Dam
Where does the data for Proctor Park 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 Low 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 Proctor Park Lake Dam.