Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam dam
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam
Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam, located in Keysville, Missouri, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 449 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the Yankee Branch of Crooked Creek, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
With a surface area of 28 acres and draining an area of 1263 acres, Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam provides a picturesque destination for outdoor activities. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. While it is not regulated by the state and does not have an emergency action plan in place, the dam continues to be a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to appreciate the beauty of nature in Crawford County, Missouri.
As a vital part of the local landscape, Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management and climate conservation efforts. Its presence highlights the delicate balance between human enjoyment of recreational activities and the need to protect our natural environment for future generations. Whether admiring the dam's structural beauty or engaging in outdoor adventures around the lake, enthusiasts can appreciate the intersection of man-made infrastructure and the natural world at Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam.
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 Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 39 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 303 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 596 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 32 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 119 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam.
Boat launches
- Crawford County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
Campgrounds
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
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam
Where does the data for Ballard Lake Sect 14 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 Ballard Lake Sect 14 Dam.