Silver Creek Lake Dam dam
Silver Creek Lake Dam
Silver Creek Lake Dam, located in Branson, Missouri, is a private structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1982, this earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 41 feet and spans a length of 380 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, the dam is situated on Silver Creek, a tributary of the White River, in Taney County.
The dam has a surface area of 8 acres and drains an area of 860 square miles. Despite its high hazard potential, its condition assessment is satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in August 2016. The dam is state-regulated, with the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared as of the last data update in May 2018. Billy Long (R) represents the area in the U.S. House of Representatives.
With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Silver Creek Lake Dam offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's role in providing a reservoir for recreational activities underscores the importance of maintaining its safety and integrity. As a regulated structure with a moderate risk assessment, continued monitoring and potential risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of this dam and its surrounding environment.
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 Silver Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek Near Walnut Shade | 33 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Bradleyville | 107 cfs | → |
| James River At Galena | 436 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 76 cfs | → |
| Yocum Creek Near Oak Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| James River Near Boaz | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- South Boardwalk Branson
- Moonshine Beach Boat Ramp
- Dale Avenue 517, Taney County
- Table Rock Lakeshore Trail Stone County
- State Park Drive 5272, Taney County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Shadow Rock Park
- River Run
- T1 & T2
- Branson City Campground
- Branson Musicland Kampground
- Drury-Mincy Conservation Area - Mdc
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
More paddle runs →Track Silver Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silver Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Lake Dam.