South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 dam
South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67
The South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 is a privately owned earth dam located in Warrensbury, Missouri. Built in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-S.FK. Blackwater River. Standing at a height of 36 feet and a length of 350 feet, it has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level and has not been rated for its condition assessment. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and has no outlet gates. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are currently not specified, indicating a need for further assessment and preparedness. With a drainage area of 170 square miles, the South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region.
Although not regulated or inspected by the state, the South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 remains an important structure for grade stabilization and water management in Johnson County, Missouri. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure their safety and efficacy in mitigating risks associated with potential flooding events and other water resource challenges.
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 South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 8,830 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 9,460 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 1,290 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 1,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67.
Boat launches
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Lafayette County
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Cass County
Track South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 in the Snoflo app
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About South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67
Where does the data for South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67 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 South Fork Blackwater River Dam Lt-67.