Scott Lake Dam Dam
Scott Lake Dam
Scott Lake Dam, located in Lodi, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 84 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Marble Creek in Iron County, Missouri, and covers a surface area of 11 acres with a drainage area of 155 square miles.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. With no state regulation or inspection in place, it is important for the private owners to ensure regular maintenance and monitoring of the dam's structural integrity to prevent any potential risks. While Scott Lake Dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates listed, its association with TR-Marble Creek poses a significant risk that water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor closely.
Despite its high hazard potential, Scott Lake Dam remains a crucial water resource for irrigation in the area. With its location in a rural part of Missouri, the dam's importance for agriculture and fire protection cannot be understated. Continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities and the sustainability of its water storage capacity for future generations.
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 Scott Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 317 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 19 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 487 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 854 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 7 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Lake Dam.
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About Scott Lake Dam
Where does the data for Scott 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 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.