Alton Box Club Dam dam
Alton Box Club Dam
The Alton Box Club Dam, also known as Alton Club Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Shannon, Missouri, along the TR-CURRENT RIVER. Completed in 1976, this Earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 450 feet in length, serving primarily for Flood Risk Reduction. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.9 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite being privately owned, the Alton Box Club Dam has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. The dam, constructed with a stone core and soil foundation, does not feature any outlet gates or locks, and its spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet. While the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are currently undisclosed. The dam's location in a recreational area adds an additional dimension to its significance, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based leisure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Alton Box Club Dam can appreciate its role in flood risk reduction and recreational activities in Shannon, Missouri. With its unique design and historical significance dating back to the 1970s, this private-owned Earth dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in managing water resources and safeguarding communities from natural disasters. As efforts to assess and manage the dam's risk continue, the Alton Box Club Dam remains a focal point for water resource management and climate resilience 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 Alton Box Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 104 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 246 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork Near Mountain View | 68 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Current River At Van Buren | 1,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alton Box Club Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pulltite - Ozark National Scenic River
- Pulltite
- Round Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
- Round Spring
- Jason's Place
- Akers Ferry Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- 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)
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
Track Alton Box Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Alton Box Club Dam
Where does the data for Alton Box Club 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
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