West Peak Quarry Dam #1 dam
West Peak Quarry Dam #1
West Peak Quarry Dam #1, located in Iron County, Missouri, is a privately owned rockfill dam designed by Shannon and Wilson Co. It was completed in 2001 and serves primarily for tailings storage. The dam is situated on a tributary of Big Creek and has a height of 90 feet, with a storage capacity of 2500 acre-feet.
This dam has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri. It has undergone inspections, with the last assessment conducted in July 2015, reporting a satisfactory condition. While the dam has a moderate risk rating, it lacks some emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated contact information.
Despite its satisfactory condition, the West Peak Quarry Dam #1 poses a potential risk due to its high hazard classification. It is vital for the dam's owners to prioritize the implementation of risk management measures and update emergency preparedness protocols to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of any unforeseen events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of this dam is crucial to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
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 West Peak Quarry Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Annapolis | 262 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 84 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 365 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Peak Quarry Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- Wayne County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
Campgrounds
- Highway K - Clearwater Lake
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
- Marble Creek Rec Area
- Bluff View - Clearwater Lake
- Sam A Baker State Park
- Piedmont - Clearwater Lake
Fishing spots
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Howell Lake
- Huzzah Ponds
- Parole Lake
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Timberline Lake
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
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About West Peak Quarry Dam #1
Where does the data for West Peak Quarry Dam #1 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.
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