Lake Lockloma Dam dam
Lake Lockloma Dam
Lake Lockloma Dam, located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was completed in 1956 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. This private dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
Despite its recreational purpose, Lake Lockloma Dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction, with no inspection, enforcement, or permitting requirements. It is not owned or funded by any federal agency and has not undergone any modifications since its completion.
As a significant feature along the TR-Black River, Lake Lockloma Dam offers a picturesque setting with a surface area of 26 acres and a drainage area of 160 acres. While it provides a serene environment for outdoor activities, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of ensuring its maintenance and safety for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent 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 Lake Lockloma Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 743 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 314 cfs | → |
| Black River At Leeper | 377 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 409 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,860 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lockloma Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 501 Butler County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- People's Creek Road 29, Wayne County
- Wayne County
- Us 60 Carter County
- Clay County Road 179 Corning
Campgrounds
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
- Greenville - Lake Wappapello
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
- Float Camp
- Float Camp Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Lake Lockloma 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 Lake Lockloma Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lockloma 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 Lake Lockloma Dam.