Spring Rock Lake Dam dam
Spring Rock Lake Dam
Spring Rock Lake Dam, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, was completed in 1975 for the primary purpose of recreation. This private earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 6 acres for outdoor activities. Situated on the TR South Moreau Creek, the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected for its condition. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, raising concerns for potential risks and the need for emergency preparedness.
Owned privately and not federally regulated, Spring Rock Lake Dam serves as a popular recreational spot in Cole County, Missouri. With a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, the dam offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-related activities in a picturesque setting. However, with no established emergency action plan or risk assessment, the dam's safety and management measures remain uncertain, posing potential dangers to the surrounding community in the event of a breach or emergency situation.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of Spring Rock Lake Dam and its surroundings, the lack of state regulation, inspection, and condition assessment raises concerns about the dam's safety and potential risks. With a high hazard potential and no established emergency preparedness measures in place, there is a pressing need for the owners to prioritize safety measures and risk assessment to ensure the protection of the local community and the preservation of this recreational water resource for future generations.
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 Spring Rock Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 71 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 49,500 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 48 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 8,470 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Rock Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Jefferson City
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- Mo 179 Cole County
- Callaway County
Campgrounds
- Binder Park
- Cooper's Landing Campground
- Pine Ridge Recreation Area
- Pine Ridge
- Pine Ridge Campground
- Versailles City Park
Track Spring Rock Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Rock Lake Dam
Where does the data for Spring Rock 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 Spring Rock Lake Dam.