Casey Lake Dam dam
Casey Lake Dam
Casey Lake Dam, also known as Lake Abney Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Leadwood, Missouri. This earth dam was completed in 1968 and stands at a height of 36 feet, with a length of 600 feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 8 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Missouri. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet, and its hazard potential is classified as high. Despite this, the condition assessment in 2007 was reported as satisfactory, with a moderate risk assessment. The last inspection was conducted in May 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 3 years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Casey Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure for its recreational value, engineering design, and management practices. With its location on TR-Clear Creek and the potential risk factors involved, this dam presents a unique opportunity for studying the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and infrastructure safety. Further research and monitoring of Casey Lake Dam can provide valuable insights into sustainable dam operations and emergency preparedness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Casey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 40 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 81 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 332 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 596 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Casey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Crawford County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
Campgrounds
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
- Panther Branch
- Berryman Campground
Fishing spots
Track Casey Lake 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 Casey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Casey 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 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 Casey Lake Dam.