Sela Land Dam dam
Sela Land Dam
Located in LesterVille, Missouri, the Sela Land Dam is a privately owned structure primarily designed for recreation purposes. Completed in 1946, this arch dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. Situated on Clay Lick Hollow, the dam offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the surrounding natural beauty.
Despite being a privately owned dam, the Sela Land Dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state of Missouri. With a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the last inspection dating back to April 1979. Although the dam lacks certain regulatory oversight, its structural integrity and purpose for recreation continue to attract visitors to this picturesque location.
While the Sela Land Dam may not have the same level of oversight as other structures, its historical significance and natural beauty make it a captivating destination for those interested in water resources and climate. As enthusiasts explore this arch dam nestled in Reynolds County, Missouri, they can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of maintaining and monitoring its condition for safety and preservation.
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 Sela Land Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 8 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 351 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 166 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sela Land Dam.
Boat launches
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park
- Highway K - Clearwater Lake
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
- Marble Creek Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Howell Lake
- Huzzah Ponds
- Parole Lake
- Timberline Lake
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Sela Land Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sela Land Dam
Where does the data for Sela Land 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 Sela Land Dam.