Slabtown Dam dam
Slabtown Dam
Slabtown Dam, located in Texas County, Missouri, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational structure along the TR-Big Piney river. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition but continues to provide a safe environment for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, Slabtown Dam offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 51 square miles, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its location in the city of Slabtown, Missouri, makes it easily accessible for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
In the absence of a formal emergency action plan or risk assessment, the condition of Slabtown Dam remains not rated. However, its primary purpose of recreation continues to attract visitors seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Missouri. As a privately owned structure, the dam stands as a testament to the beauty and importance of water resources in the region, inviting exploration and appreciation from all who visit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Slabtown Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Piney River Near Big Piney | 284 cfs | → |
| Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood | 35 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 377 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 133 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,530 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 414 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slabtown Dam.
Boat launches
- Mason Road Texas County
- Lake Drive Texas County
- Crossroads Access
- State Highway 17 Texas County
- Dawn Road Laclede County
- Running River Drive Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Slabtown Recreation Area
- Big Piney Equestrian Camp
- Paddy Creek
- Big Piney Trail Primitive
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
- Lane Spring Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Slabtown Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Slabtown Dam
Where does the data for Slabtown 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 Slabtown Dam.