Conception Abbey Lake Dam dam
Conception Abbey Lake Dam
Conception Abbey Lake Dam, located in Nodaway, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1958 for grade stabilization purposes along the TR-Wildcat Creek. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 610 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and serves as a critical infrastructure in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Conception Abbey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem by controlling the flow of water and providing grade stabilization for the surrounding area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 30 feet, ensures proper water discharge during heavy rain events, minimizing the risk of flooding downstream. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for water resource management in a changing climate.
With its strategic location and design, Conception Abbey Lake Dam is an essential piece of infrastructure in the Kansas City District, providing vital grade stabilization and water storage capabilities. While the dam is currently not inspected or rated for condition, its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Conception Abbey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 3,620 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 62,800 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 411 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conception Abbey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Track Conception Abbey Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Conception Abbey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Conception Abbey 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 Conception Abbey Lake Dam.