Pemiscot Bayou Dam dam
Pemiscot Bayou Dam
Pemiscot Bayou Dam, located in Pemiscot, Missouri, was completed in 1956 and serves as a recreational site along the PEMISCOT BAYOU river. This privately owned Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreational, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and a "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected in recent years, with no state jurisdiction or regulation in place. The dam's lack of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement raises concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts about its long-term safety and maintenance. Additionally, the absence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated risk assessment further highlight the need for increased oversight and monitoring of this critical infrastructure.
As water resources continue to face increasing pressures from climate change and growing populations, it is crucial for dam owners, regulators, and stakeholders to prioritize the safety and sustainability of structures like Pemiscot Bayou Dam. Enhancing inspection protocols, implementing risk management measures, and developing emergency response plans are essential steps to ensure the resilience of this dam and protect surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards.
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 Pemiscot Bayou Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Samburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Rialto | 3,600 cfs | → |
| Reelfoot Creek Near Samburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Corning | 681 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pemiscot Bayou Dam.
Track Pemiscot Bayou 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 Pemiscot Bayou Dam
Where does the data for Pemiscot Bayou 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 Pemiscot Bayou Dam.