Wilson Lake Dam dam
Wilson Lake Dam
Wilson Lake Dam, located in Maries County, Missouri, serves as a vital water resource for the area. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to create a Fish and Wildlife Pond, while also serving secondary purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Wilson Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing opportunities for outdoor activities in the region. The dam has a spillway width of 10 feet and a drainage area of 160 acres, ensuring the efficient regulation of water levels and flow rates. Despite not being state-regulated or regularly inspected, the dam's structural integrity and condition remain ungraded, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
Overall, Wilson Lake Dam serves as a key feature in the local landscape, offering a balance between water management, recreational opportunities, and environmental conservation. Its presence along the TR-Little Maries River contributes to the region's biodiversity and provides a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors alike. As a privately owned structure, the dam represents a collaborative effort to steward water resources responsibly and sustainably in Maries County, 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 Wilson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 37,300 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 168 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 5,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Logan Road Pulaski County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Riverside Road 17740, Pulaski County
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
Campgrounds
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Roubidoux Springs
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
- Lane Spring Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Wilson 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 Wilson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wilson 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 Wilson Lake Dam.