Fields Dam dam
Fields Dam
Fields Dam, located in Clark County, Missouri, along Bear Creek, was completed in 1995 with a primary purpose of grade stabilization. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. The dam has a length of 342 feet and a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, serving to control water flow and prevent erosion in the area.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, Fields Dam has not been rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and is not regularly inspected. With a drainage area of 345.6 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources within the region, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts.
While the dam currently has no emergency action plan and lacks updated risk assessment measures, its presence contributes to the overall risk management of the area. With a focus on grade stabilization and water flow control, Fields Dam serves as a vital structure in safeguarding the surrounding environment and water resources. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate potential risks, the dam remains a key component in the sustainable management of water and climate-related challenges in the region.
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 Fields Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 55 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 27 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,270 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 35 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 58 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fields Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
Track Fields 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 Fields Dam
Where does the data for Fields 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 Fields Dam.