Cla-Lor Lake Dam dam
Cla-Lor Lake Dam
Cla-Lor Lake Dam, located in St. Thomas, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. With a dam height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Situated on the TR-OSAGE RIVER, Cla-Lor Lake Dam is part of the St. Louis District and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R). While the dam is not regulated by the state, it provides essential water storage for recreation and fire protection purposes. The surrounding area benefits from the 10-acre surface area and 180-acre drainage area that the dam serves, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Although Cla-Lor Lake Dam has not been fully assessed for condition and risk management, its strategic location and purpose make it a valuable resource for the community. With a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and a primary focus on fire protection and stock maintenance, this dam plays a significant role in water management and preservation efforts in Cole County, 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 Cla-Lor Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 18,300 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 110 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 55 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 51,500 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 13,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cla-Lor Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
- Us 50;Us 63 Osage County
- Jefferson City
Campgrounds
- Binder Park
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Pine Ridge Recreation Area
Track Cla-Lor Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cla-Lor Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cla-Lor 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 Cla-Lor Lake Dam.