Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 dam
Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35
Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35, located in Hartville, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. It is situated on the TR-Rippee Creek and is not regulated by the state, presenting a high hazard potential due to its condition being labeled as "Not Rated".
Despite being unregulated, Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 is an important structure for water resource management in the area, providing irrigation water for agricultural activities and serving as a fire protection source, stock pond, and recreational area. With a drainage area of 90 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in water storage and management for the surrounding region. Its close proximity to Hartville and the Little Rock District adds to its significance in the local community.
Although lacking in certain regulatory oversight and assessment, Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 remains a critical component of the water infrastructure in Wright County, Missouri. As a private dam with a high hazard potential, attention to its maintenance and safety protocols is essential to ensure the protection of lives and properties downstream. With its historical significance dating back to the 1970s, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and irrigation 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 Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Bradleyville | 105 cfs | → |
| Pearson Creek Near Springfield | 15 cfs | → |
| James River Near Springfield | 66 cfs | → |
| South Fork Dry Sac River Near Springfield | 6 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek At Springfield | 12 cfs | → |
| South Creek Nr Springfield | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Hebron Access Site To Southern Forest Boundary In Sec 33, T24n, R11w
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
Track Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 in the Snoflo app
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About Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35
Where does the data for Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35 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 Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 35.