Sweetwater Tailings Dam dam
Sweetwater Tailings Dam
Located in Reynolds County, Missouri, the Sweetwater Tailings Dam stands as a prominent structure designed for the storage of tailings. Built in 1980, this rockfill dam boasts a height of 130 feet and a length of 1400 feet, with a storage capacity of 23,467 acre-feet. Situated on Adair Creek, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, ensuring that it meets stringent inspection, permitting, and enforcement standards.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment deemed satisfactory, the Sweetwater Tailings Dam presents a moderate risk level. Despite its satisfactory condition, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in 2017. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not explicitly detailed, the dam's compliance with safety guidelines and moderate risk rating indicate a proactive approach to addressing potential hazards.
As a key component in managing tailings and maintaining water resources in the region, the Sweetwater Tailings Dam serves as a vital structure in the context of environmental protection and climate resilience. With its high hazard potential and significant storage capacity, the dam underscores the importance of effective regulatory oversight and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and integrity of water resources in the area.
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 Sweetwater Tailings Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 250 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 288 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 7 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 350 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sweetwater Tailings Dam.
Boat launches
- Shannon County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
- State Highway B Shannon County
- Carter Co 105 Carter County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Van Buren
Campgrounds
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Loggers Lake
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
- Powder Mill - Ozark National Scenic River
- Powder Mill Campground
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
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
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About Sweetwater Tailings Dam
Where does the data for Sweetwater Tailings 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 Sweetwater Tailings Dam.