Holmstrom North Lake Dam dam
Holmstrom North Lake Dam
Holmstrom North Lake Dam, located in Crawford, Missouri, along the TR-Little Bourbeuse River, serves as a crucial recreation spot with its primary purpose being recreational activities. This private-owned Earth dam stands at 23 feet in height, holding a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and it has not been inspected or regulated by the state. The dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures remain unclear, highlighting the need for further evaluation and management to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Even though Holmstrom North Lake Dam has not been modified since its completion and lacks detailed information on its construction date and spillway type, it plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities in the area. The presence of associated structures, such as outlet gates or locks, is not listed, suggesting a simplistic design aimed at enhancing the natural landscape and water resources. The dam's location within the Kansas City District and its proximity to Cuba underscore its importance as a water resource for the local community, despite its limited regulatory oversight and maintenance history.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Holmstrom North Lake Dam sparks curiosity about its history, design, and potential impact on the surrounding ecosystem. The lack of detailed information on the dam's construction, maintenance, and emergency preparedness raises questions about its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns. Further exploration and evaluation of the dam's risk management measures, regulatory oversight, and environmental impact are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of this vital water infrastructure in Crawford, Missouri.
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 Holmstrom North Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 299 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 41 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holmstrom North Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Crawford County
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
- Highway Uu Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Onondaga Cave State Park
- Backpack Camp 3
- Backpack Camp 4
- Meramec State Park
- Backpack Camp 2
- Backpack Camp 1
Track Holmstrom North Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holmstrom North Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holmstrom North 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 Holmstrom North Lake Dam.