Porter Lake Dam dam
Porter Lake Dam
Porter Lake Dam, located in California, Missouri, was completed in 1972 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, with an earth core type and buttress foundation, stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While it has a low hazard potential, its current condition is not rated, and it has not been inspected recently.
Situated on the TR-Burris Fork-Moreau Creek, Porter Lake Dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a surface area of 6 acres and normal storage of 50 acre-feet for visitors to enjoy. Although it does not have a spillway and no outlet gates, the dam provides a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
While Porter Lake Dam may not have the grandeur of larger structures, its tranquil surroundings and recreational offerings make it a hidden gem for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape in Moniteau County, Missouri. With a focus on leisure and enjoyment, the dam provides a unique opportunity to appreciate nature's beauty and immerse oneself in the serenity of the great outdoors.
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 Porter Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 13,800 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 311 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 10,100 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 81 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 47,800 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 65,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Porter Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gravois Mills Acess Boat Ramp
- Cofman Beach Access Boat Ramp
- Bluebird 17, Lake Ozark
- Mo 179 Cole County
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
Track Porter Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Porter Lake Dam
Where does the data for Porter 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 Porter Lake Dam.