Dick Monsees Dam dam
Dick Monsees Dam
Dick Monsees Dam, located in Clifton City, Missouri, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate adaptation. Built in 1968, this privately-owned earth dam along the Little Shaver Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water storage for the surrounding area while minimizing the risk of flooding.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dick Monsees Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, reflecting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term viability. The dam is not regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections, raising concerns about its structural integrity and emergency preparedness. As water resources become increasingly strained due to climate change, the resilience of dams like Dick Monsees Dam will be crucial in safeguarding communities against water scarcity and extreme weather events.
As climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable water management practices, the importance of investing in infrastructure like Dick Monsees Dam cannot be overstated. By prioritizing the maintenance and modernization of existing dams, we can better adapt to the challenges of a changing climate while ensuring the continued availability of water resources for future generations. Dick Monsees Dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that water infrastructure plays in our collective efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
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 Dick Monsees Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 177 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 42,400 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 8 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 39,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dick Monsees Dam.
Boat launches
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Cooney Blackwater
- County Road K Saline County
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
Track Dick Monsees 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 Dick Monsees Dam
Where does the data for Dick Monsees 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 Dick Monsees Dam.