Byers Lake dam
Byers Lake
Byers Lake in Ralls County, Missouri, is a private fish and wildlife pond constructed in 1978 for grade stabilization purposes. This Earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet, with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, and a structural height of 29 feet, providing a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 275.2 square miles, Byers Lake serves as a vital habitat for local wildlife and contributes to the conservation efforts in the area.
Managed by the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Byers Lake boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 22 feet. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated," the lake continues to play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity in the region. Although not open to public use, Byers Lake remains an essential resource for water management and wildlife preservation efforts in the area.
Located in the city of Louisiana, Missouri, Byers Lake is nestled along the TR-SPENCER CREEK, offering a picturesque site for nature enthusiasts and climate advocates. With a primary purpose of serving as a fish and wildlife pond, this serene oasis contributes to the overall health of the ecosystem and provides a valuable recreational space for various species. As a prime example of sustainable water resource management, Byers Lake stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and protecting our natural environment for future generations 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 Byers Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Cr. Bl Plum Cr. Nr Frankford | 13 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near New London | 4,500 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Hannibal | 3 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Center | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Perry | 5 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Byers Lake.
Track Byers Lake 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 Byers Lake
Where does the data for Byers Lake 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 Byers Lake.