Dickman Lake Dam dam
Dickman Lake Dam
Dickman Lake Dam, located in Pettis County, Missouri, was completed in 1971 and serves primarily as a flood risk reduction structure along TR-Muddy Creek. The dam, owned privately, stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. Its purpose extends beyond flood protection, encompassing fire protection, stock or small fish pond maintenance, irrigation, and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dickman Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, spans across an 8-acre surface area and serves a drainage area of 290 acres. The structure has not undergone recent inspections, and no modifications have been reported in recent years. The dam's associated structures, if any, remain unlisted, and its risk management measures, emergency contact information, and inundation maps are yet to be prepared or updated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Dickman Lake Dam may find its multi-faceted purpose intriguing, as it not only mitigates flood risks but also supports various other activities. The dam's historical completion date and lack of recent inspections raise questions about its current condition and emergency preparedness. With its location in a picturesque area near Chateau Springs, the dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Dickman Lake 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 Dickman Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Cooney Blackwater
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
- County Road K Saline County
Track Dickman Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dickman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dickman 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 Dickman Lake Dam.