Hable Dam Dam
Hable Dam
Hable Dam, located in Bollinger, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. Completed in 1975, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Cane Creek, it covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains an area of 45 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, Hable Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management.
Managed by a private owner, Hable Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. With a limited inspection history and no regulatory agency oversight, the dam's maintenance and safety protocols may need further attention to ensure its long-term resilience. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates may find this case study of Hable Dam to be a compelling example of the importance of proper dam management and the need for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies in the face of changing climate conditions.
The geographical coordinates of Hable Dam (37.24620968, -90.06960988) place it in a strategic location within the Memphis District, offering valuable insights for researchers studying water infrastructure and climate adaptation in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, understanding the vulnerabilities and resilience of dams like Hable Dam will be crucial for ensuring the sustainability and safety of our water supply systems.
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 Hable Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Castor River At Zalma | 269 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 767 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 487 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 3,740 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 7 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 317 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hable Dam.
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About Hable Dam
Where does the data for Hable 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 below 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.
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.