Douglas Farm Lake Dam dam
Douglas Farm Lake Dam
Douglas Farm Lake Dam, located in Knox County, Missouri, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation, fire protection, irrigation, and recreation. Constructed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 750 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Little Fabius River, the dam's primary purpose is to maintain a healthy ecosystem for aquatic life while providing various benefits to the surrounding community.
While the dam is categorized as low hazard potential, it is deemed to have a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures. With a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 25 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to handle potential flooding events effectively. Despite not being regulated by the state or subject to regular inspections, the dam's structural integrity and condition are not yet rated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the Douglas Farm Lake Dam remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. Managed by a private entity, the dam's strategic location and purpose make it a significant contributor to water conservation efforts and environmental sustainability in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Douglas Farm Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study of how man-made structures can harmoniously coexist with natural ecosystems to support the diverse needs of both wildlife and human communities.
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 Douglas Farm Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 14 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 5,190 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 697 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Paris | 26 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 7,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Douglas Farm Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Macon County
- Visitor Center Road Macon County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
Track Douglas Farm Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Douglas Farm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Douglas Farm 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 Douglas Farm Lake Dam.