Higgs Lake Dam dam
Higgs Lake Dam
Higgs Lake Dam, located in Calhoun, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1979 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization. It stands at a height of 21 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet for irrigation and grade stabilization. The dam spans 800 feet in length and is situated on TR-Tebo Creek, within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Higgs Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Henry County, Missouri. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state authorities, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and managing drainage in the area. The spillway, with a width of 20 feet, ensures controlled release of water during peak discharge events, safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding risks.
Overall, Higgs Lake Dam stands as a testament to private investment in water resource infrastructure, providing essential services for irrigation and grade stabilization in rural Missouri. As a key component of the local water management system, the dam's strategic location and design continue to contribute to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region. Moving forward, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of Higgs Lake Dam for years to come.
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 Higgs Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 204 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 3 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 41 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 81 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 131 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Higgs Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- Southeast 91 Road Henry County
- Benton County
- Taley Bend Boat Ramp
Track Higgs 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 Higgs Lake Dam
Where does the data for Higgs 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 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 Higgs Lake Dam.