Skaggs Lake Dam dam
Skaggs Lake Dam
Skaggs Lake Dam, located in Madison, Missouri, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet with a structural height of 40 feet and a length of 500 feet. It has a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, with a maximum discharge capability of 636 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Skaggs Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential, the dam poses significant risks but is currently rated as "Moderate (3)" in terms of risk assessment. Although its condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," the dam has an emergency action plan that was last revised in 2014, indicating a commitment to preparedness in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Skaggs Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. Its location near TR TO TRACE CREEK, its design features such as an uncontrolled spillway, and its high hazard potential all contribute to a complex and dynamic water resource system. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition, it remains a crucial structure for maintaining water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential risks.
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 Skaggs Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 123 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 135 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 6 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 419 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 299 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Skaggs Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Wayne County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- State Highway W Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Marble Creek Rec Area
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
- Sam A Baker State Park
- Silver Mines Recreation Area
- Silver Mines
- Highway K - Clearwater Lake
Fishing spots
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Howell Lake
- Parole Lake
- Timberline Lake
- Huzzah Ponds
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
Track Skaggs 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 Skaggs Lake Dam
Where does the data for Skaggs 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 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 Skaggs Lake Dam.