Cooper Dam dam
Cooper Dam
Cooper Dam, located on the TR-Eleven Point River in Howell, Missouri, was completed in 1976 for the primary purpose of irrigation. This private dam, standing at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serves as a vital resource for water management in the region. With a storage capacity of 197 acre-feet and a drainage area of 192 square miles, Cooper Dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing irrigation for agricultural activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Cooper Dam has not been rated for its condition as of yet. The dam, constructed primarily of earth with stone core types and soil foundations, maintains a structural height of 16 feet and a length of 1660 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 261 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 36 feet, the dam ensures efficient water release during high flow events. While the dam does not have outlet gates, it serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Cooper Dam, situated within the jurisdiction of Little Rock District, is a significant landmark in the region for its role in water storage and regulation. As an essential part of the local water infrastructure, the dam provides a vital resource for irrigation and water supply, contributing to the overall sustainability of the area. With its strategic location on the TR-Eleven Point River and its capacity to store 197 acre-feet of water, Cooper Dam exemplifies the importance of effective water resource management and climate adaptation in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Cooper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 69 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 112 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 275 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| North Fork River Near Tecumseh | 469 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring | 428 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooper Dam.
Boat launches
- Thomasville River Access
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
- State Highway 14 Douglas County
- Cane Bluff River Access
- State Highway 17 Texas County
Campgrounds
- Blue Spring
- Rymer Spring
- Bay Creek
- Sycamore Loop Dispersed - Noblett Lake
- Alley Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
- Alley Spring
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)
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
Track Cooper 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 Cooper Dam
Where does the data for Cooper 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 Cooper Dam.