Notch Lake Dam dam
Notch Lake Dam
Notch Lake Dam, located in Stone County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure that is regulated and inspected by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG. Standing at a height of 34.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 29.7 feet, this buttress dam plays a crucial role in managing the flow of an unknown tributary to Roark Creek. With a storage capacity of 34.3 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 28.7 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 2.9 acres and serves a drainage area of 150 square miles.
Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, Notch Lake Dam's condition is listed as "Not Rated" at the moment. The dam has not undergone a formal condition assessment, and its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also currently undetermined. With a lack of recent inspection and maintenance data available, there is a need for further assessment and potentially updating emergency preparedness protocols for this vital water resource infrastructure in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the developments and maintenance of Notch Lake Dam could provide valuable insights into how private dams are managed and regulated in the state of Missouri.
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 Notch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek Near Walnut Shade | 33 cfs | → |
| James River At Galena | 436 cfs | → |
| Yocum Creek Near Oak Grove | 8 cfs | → |
| Finley Creek Below Riverdale | 76 cfs | → |
| James River Near Boaz | 231 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Notch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Moonshine Beach Boat Ramp
- Table Rock Lakeshore Trail Stone County
- South Boardwalk Branson
- State Park Drive 5272, Taney County
- State Highway Oo Stone County
Campgrounds
- Indian Point - Table Rock Lake
- T1 & T2
- Branson Musicland Kampground
- Andrews Landing
- Branson City Campground
- Aunts Creek - Table Rock Lake
Track Notch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Notch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Notch 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 Notch Lake Dam.