Tebo Lake Dam dam
Tebo Lake Dam
Tebo Lake Dam, located in Otterville, Missouri, was completed in 1937 and serves as a key recreational and water supply resource in the area. This private earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 1237 acre-feet, providing vital water resources for the region. It is situated on the TR Flat Creek, within the Pettis County, Missouri, offering a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment that is yet to be rated, Tebo Lake Dam remains a reliable structure for water management in the region. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam plays an essential role in supporting recreational activities and water supply needs in the area. As a popular site for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities, the dam contributes to the overall environmental and economic well-being of the community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of structures like Tebo Lake Dam becomes even more pronounced. With its historical significance and ongoing role in recreation and water supply, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tebo Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human activity and natural ecosystems in the management of water resources.
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 Tebo Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 81 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 131 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 204 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 42,800 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 3 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tebo Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- Thibait Point Boat Ramp
- Benton County
- State Park Road West Benton County
Track Tebo 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 Tebo Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tebo 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 Tebo Lake Dam.