Lair Lake Dam dam
Lair Lake Dam
Lair Lake Dam, located in Bakersfield, Missouri, was completed in 1968 and serves as a vital water resource for recreational purposes. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Situated on the Bennett's Bayou, the dam provides a surface area of 5 acres and covers a drainage area of 290 acres.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure, Lair Lake Dam has not been rated for its current condition. However, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications and is not subject to state regulation or inspection. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene getaway for water enthusiasts in Howell County, Missouri. With its tranquil surroundings and ample storage capacity, Lair Lake Dam continues to be a popular destination for outdoor activities and water sports.
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 Lair Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 469 cfs | → |
| Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh | 312 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring | 428 cfs | → |
| White River Near Norfork | 1,880 cfs | → |
| White River At Calico Rock | 3,630 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy | 377 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lair Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 14 Douglas County
- Baxter County
- Thomasville River Access
- Norfork River Road 49, Norfork
- Fishermans Street 297, Norfork
- Riverview Trail 1198, Norfork
Campgrounds
- Patrick Bridge Access - Mdc
- North Fork Recreation Area
- Gamaliel - Norfolk Lake
- Bidwell Point - Norfolk Lake
- Henderson - Norfolk Lake
- Woods Point - Norfolk Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Track Lair 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 Lair Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lair 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 Lair Lake Dam.