Morris Lake Dam dam
Morris Lake Dam
Morris Lake Dam, located in Falcon, Missouri, was completed in 1977 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. While the dam itself is not regulated by the state of Missouri, it is considered to have a high hazard potential due to its proximity to the Gasconade River.
Despite its high hazard potential, Morris Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The dam, classified as a private structure, does not have any state or federal agency oversight and is not subject to regular inspections. With its close connection to the Gasconade River, this dam presents both opportunities for recreation and potential risks, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining water infrastructure in the face of changing climate 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 Morris Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood | 33 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 381 cfs | → |
| Big Piney River Near Big Piney | 271 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 360 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Windyville | 104 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morris Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Dawn Road Laclede County
- Lake Drive Texas County
- Running River Drive Pulaski County
- Riverside Road 17740, Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Big Piney Trail Primitive
- Roubidoux Springs
- Big Piney Equestrian Camp
- Paddy Creek
- Slabtown Recreation Area
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
Paddle runs
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
Track Morris Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morris Lake Dam
Where does the data for Morris Lake 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 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 Morris Lake Dam.