Seyb Lake Dam dam
Seyb Lake Dam
Seyb Lake Dam in Missouri, completed in 1936, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This privately owned Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. Located in Clark County, Missouri, Seyb Lake Dam is situated along the TR-Little Fox River, offering a serene environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Seyb Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature and engage in water-based activities. The dam's design, featuring a buttress core type, adds to the scenic appeal of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil escape in Wayland, Missouri.
As part of the Kansas City District, Seyb Lake Dam is not state-regulated and does not require inspections or enforcement. While its emergency action plan and risk assessment status remain undisclosed, the dam's contribution to the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a closer connection to nature in the heart of Missouri.
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 Seyb Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,120 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 23 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 29 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seyb Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Van Buren County
Campgrounds
- Battle Of Athens State Park
- Indian Lake Park
- Shimek State Forest
- Lake Sugema County Park
- Bentonsport
- Warsaw City Campground
More reservoirs
Track Seyb Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Seyb Lake Dam
Where does the data for Seyb 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 Seyb Lake Dam.