Lake Turner Dam Dam
Lake Turner Dam
Lake Turner Dam, located in Dent County, Missouri, is a private Earth dam completed in 1972 primarily for recreation purposes. With a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, this dam on TR Spring Creek offers a surface area of 16 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its relatively small size, the dam has a high hazard potential, making it crucial for regular inspections to ensure its safety.
The dam, standing at a height of 32 feet, is classified as a Buttress type and is not regulated by the state of Missouri. Although it has not been rated for its current condition, the last inspection conducted in September 1978 highlighted the importance of monitoring its safety measures. With its picturesque location and proximity to Salem, Lake Turner Dam serves as a significant water resource for the local community and a vital spot for climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes.
While the dam's associated structures and spillway details remain unspecified, its presence along TR Spring Creek adds to the beauty and recreational value of the area. As water and climate enthusiasts visit this site, it is essential to acknowledge the potential risks and safety measures associated with such infrastructure. Lake Turner Dam stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the need for responsible management to protect our environment and communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Turner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 114 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 220 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 786 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 116 cfs | → |
| Big Piney River Near Big Piney | 391 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 247 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Turner Dam.
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About Lake Turner Dam
Where does the data for Lake Turner 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 below 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.
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.