Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 dam
Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3
Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 is a private earth dam located in Hartville, Missouri, along the TR RIPPEE CREEK. Built in 1975, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet. The dam stands at 28 feet high and covers a surface area of 6 acres, within a drainage area of 160 acres.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 is classified as having a low hazard potential, with its condition not yet rated. The dam does not have a spillway and has not been inspected recently, with no emergency action plan in place. The surrounding area does not have inundation maps prepared, and there are no specific risk management measures identified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Missouri, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness for maintaining the safety and integrity of such structures. The dam's role in irrigation and its potential impact on the TR RIPPEE CREEK watershed make it a valuable site for further research and monitoring in the context of changing climate conditions and water resource management.
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 3 -- 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 3.
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)
Track Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 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 Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3
Where does the data for Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3 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 Sparlin Lake Dam-Sec 3.