Table Rock Dam dam
Table Rock Dam
Table Rock Dam, located on the White River in Taney County, Missouri, is a concrete dam completed in 1959 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for flood risk reduction. Standing at 260 feet tall with a length of 6454 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 3,462,000 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes such as hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water supply. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1058 feet to manage excess water during high flow events.
Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, Table Rock Dam has historically performed well in reducing flood risks to surrounding communities. However, extreme rainfall events could still pose a threat, potentially leading to uncontrolled water releases and dangerous flooding downstream, including in the city of Branson. To mitigate these risks, the US Army Corps of Engineers implements ongoing inspection, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as well as regularly updating the dam's Emergency Action Plan and conducting emergency response exercises with various stakeholders.
In the event of extreme flooding, Table Rock Dam's risk management measures aim to lower the risk of life loss and protect downstream communities. The Corps closely monitors weather forecasts to anticipate high water events and provide timely flood warnings. Overall, Table Rock Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and preparedness to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure downstream.
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 Table Rock Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yocum Creek Near Oak Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| Bull Creek Near Walnut Shade | 33 cfs | → |
| James River At Galena | 436 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Bradleyville | 107 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Table Rock Dam.
Boat launches
- Table Rock Lakeshore Trail Stone County
- Moonshine Beach Boat Ramp
- State Park Drive 5272, Taney County
- Dale Avenue 517, Taney County
- Clevenger Cove Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Andrews Landing
- Old Highway 86 - Table Rock Lake
- Indian Point - Table Rock Lake
- Branson Musicland Kampground
- Long Creek - Table Rock Lake
- Branson City Campground
Track Table Rock Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Table Rock Dam
Where does the data for Table Rock 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 Table Rock Dam.