Dogwood Hills Dam dam
Dogwood Hills Dam
Dogwood Hills Dam is a privately owned structure located in Camden County, Missouri, specifically in the city of Bagnell. Completed in 1967, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the TR-Osage River. With a height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure, Dogwood Hills Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, and there are no emergency action plans in place. This raises questions about the readiness of the dam to withstand potential climatic challenges and the need for improved risk management measures.
Given its importance for irrigation and the surrounding area, there is a need for increased monitoring and assessment of Dogwood Hills Dam to ensure its safety and functionality. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of such structures to mitigate risks and ensure sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Dogwood Hills Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 37,800 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 766 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 336 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Windyville | 253 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 44,800 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dogwood Hills Dam.
Boat launches
- Pa He Tsi Boat Launch
- Us 54 Osage Beach
- Shawnee Bend Access Boat Ramp
- Mccubbins Public Boat Ramp
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
- Chaney Road Lake Ozark
Campgrounds
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Versailles City Park
- Ho-Humm Canoe Rental & Campground
- Niangua River Oaisis Family Campground
- Niangua River Oaisis Campground
Track Dogwood Hills Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dogwood Hills Dam
Where does the data for Dogwood Hills 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 Dogwood Hills Dam.