Town & Country Lake Dam dam
Town & Country Lake Dam
Town & Country Lake Dam, located in Miller County, Missouri, serves as a recreational hotspot with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 636 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the East Fork Little Gravois Creek, providing a serene setting for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its age, Town & Country Lake Dam has a high hazard potential due to its condition not being rated and not having been inspected since 1979. It is owned privately and not regulated by the state, raising concerns about its safety and emergency preparedness. With a surface area of 36 acres and a drainage area of 1526 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts should be intrigued by the unique features of Town & Country Lake Dam, as it presents both recreational opportunities and potential risks. As a privately owned structure with limited state oversight, there is a need for increased inspection and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment. The dam's historical significance and its impact on the East Fork Little Gravois Creek make it a focal point for further study and conservation efforts in the region.
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 Town & Country Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 37,800 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 44,800 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 12,300 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 766 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 147,000 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town & Country Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bluebird 17, Lake Ozark
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
- Chaney Road Lake Ozark
- Miller County
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
- Cofman Beach Access Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Town & Country 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 Town & Country Lake Dam
Where does the data for Town & Country 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 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 Town & Country Lake Dam.