Thunder Valley Farm Dam dam
Thunder Valley Farm Dam
Thunder Valley Farm Dam, located in Crawford County, Missouri, was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of recreation. This privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 353 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres. While the dam is not state-regulated, it poses a high hazard potential and its condition has not been rated.
The dam overlooks the TR-Courtois Creek and is situated within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being under federal jurisdiction, Thunder Valley Farm Dam serves as a popular recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor activities, the dam attracts visitors seeking to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
While the dam has not been assessed for its condition or undergone recent inspections, its presence adds to the charm of the region and offers a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with nature. As a privately-owned structure with a high hazard potential, Thunder Valley Farm Dam represents a blend of human ingenuity and environmental appreciation, making it a notable landmark for those interested in water resources and climate dynamics.
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 Thunder Valley Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 771 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 381 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 50 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 410 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 68 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thunder Valley Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Crawford County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Tea Road Gasconade County
Campgrounds
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Berryman
- Berryman Campground
- Onondaga Cave State Park
- Hazel Creek
- Hazel Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
Track Thunder Valley Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thunder Valley Farm Dam
Where does the data for Thunder Valley Farm 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 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 Thunder Valley Farm Dam.