Kozickowski Dam dam
Kozickowski Dam
Kozickowski Dam, located in Ellsinore, Missouri, is a privately owned structure designed by Mathis and Associates for irrigation purposes. Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam serves the purpose of irrigation and recreation, providing vital water resources to the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Kozickowski Dam is a crucial component in managing water resources in Carter County, Missouri. Although not regulated or inspected by the state, the dam has proven to be a reliable structure since its completion. The spillway, with a width of 10 feet, is uncontrolled, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
Despite its unregulated status, Kozickowski Dam plays a significant role in water management and irrigation in the region. Its construction and design reflect the importance of sustainable water resource development for agricultural and recreational purposes. As climate change continues to impact water availability, structures like Kozickowski Dam become essential in ensuring a reliable water supply for the local community.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kozickowski Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Leeper | 377 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 314 cfs | → |
| Current River At Van Buren | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 743 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kozickowski Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 60 Carter County
- County Road 501 Butler County
- County Road 60-102 Carter County
- Van Buren
- Carter Co 105 Carter County
- State Highway W Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- Gooseneck
- Float Camp
- Deer Leap
- Deer Leap Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Ashbaugh
- Eleven Point River
- Crowley's Ridge State Park
Paddle runs
- 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
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 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)
Track Kozickowski Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kozickowski Dam
Where does the data for Kozickowski 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kozickowski Dam.