Reed Lake Dam dam
Reed Lake Dam
Reed Lake Dam, also known as Hudson Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Crawford, Missouri, completed in 2001 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Standing at a height of 34.6 feet and a length of 630 feet, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the area, providing a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB HUZZAH CREEK, the dam plays a significant role in regulating water levels and ensuring water availability for various purposes.
Despite being privately owned, Reed Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, raising concerns about its hazard potential and risk management. The dam has a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating, but the condition assessment as of August 2017 reported it as satisfactory. With a spillway width of 20 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses potential risks to downstream areas in the event of a breach or overflow. Measures for emergency action planning and risk mitigation are lacking, highlighting the need for improved safety protocols and monitoring.
With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, Reed Lake Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's contribution to fire protection, stock, and recreational activities underscores its importance in the local ecosystem. However, the lack of state regulation and inspection, coupled with its significant hazard potential, call for increased attention to safety measures and risk management to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of the dam and the 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 Reed Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 49 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 372 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 8 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 699 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 54 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reed Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
Track Reed Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reed Lake Dam
Where does the data for Reed 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 Significant 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 Reed Lake Dam.