Oak Brier Estates Dam dam
Oak Brier Estates Dam
Oak Brier Estates Dam, located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was completed in 1977 and serves as a recreational site for water enthusiasts. The dam, with a height of 27 feet, provides a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. It is situated on the TR-West Prong Indian Creek, within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Oak Brier Estates Dam has a hazard potential rated as high, although its condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated'. The dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, with no inspections or enforcement measures in place. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications or assessments, it remains an important feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor activities, Oak Brier Estates Dam offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. However, given its high hazard potential, there may be a need for further evaluation and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of this vital water resource. Climate and water enthusiasts are encouraged to explore this dam while also remaining mindful of potential risks associated with its current condition.
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 Oak Brier Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 743 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 314 cfs | → |
| Black River At Leeper | 377 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 409 cfs | → |
| Castor River At Zalma | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oak Brier Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 501 Butler County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- People's Creek Road 29, Wayne County
- Wayne County
- Us 60 Carter County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- Greenville - Lake Wappapello
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
- Sam A Baker State Park
- River Road - Clearwater Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Oak Brier Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Oak Brier Estates Dam
Where does the data for Oak Brier Estates 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 Oak Brier Estates Dam.