Young Lake Dam dam
Young Lake Dam
Young Lake Dam, located in Alton, Missouri, serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 9 acres and drains a watershed area of 160 acres, providing essential water resources for the surrounding community.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Young Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. It is privately owned and does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unknown, its location in the Memphis District and proximity to the TR to Piney Creek make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Although Young Lake Dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status are unclear, its historical significance and importance for fire protection and local water supply make it a site worth monitoring. With its tranquil setting in Oregon County, Missouri, this earth dam stands as a testament to the vital role of water resources in sustaining ecosystems and communities in the face of changing climates.
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 Young Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eleven Point River Near Bardley | 493 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring | 428 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 69 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy | 385 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 109 cfs | → |
| Current River At Van Buren | 1,230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Young Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cane Bluff River Access
- Thomasville River Access
- Turner Mill South River Access
- Turner Mill North River Access
- Whitten River Access
- Riverton West River Access
Campgrounds
- Greer Crossing Recreation Area
- Greer Crossing
- Mccormack Lake Recreation Area
- Stinking Pond Float Camp
- Horseshoe Bend Float Camp
- Barn Hollow Float Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
Track Young 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 Young Lake Dam
Where does the data for Young 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 Young Lake Dam.