Stanley Dam dam
Stanley Dam
Stanley Dam, located in Schuyler County, Missouri, serves as a vital structure for grade stabilization along the South Fork of the North Fabius River. Built in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.4 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. With its primary purpose being grade stabilization, Stanley Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing erosion in the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Stanley Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." This dam features an uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, and no outlet gates. While it does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, Stanley Dam is privately owned and managed. Even though it has not been rated for its current condition, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols remain unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Stanley Dam provides a fascinating case study in the importance of effective dam infrastructure for managing water flow and preventing erosion in river systems. Its location in the heart of Missouri's natural landscape underscores the crucial role that such structures play in preserving the health and stability of our water resources. As a relatively low-hazard yet moderately risky facility, Stanley Dam presents an intriguing opportunity for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and infrastructure resilience.
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 Stanley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 64 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanley Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- See Road Scotland County
- Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
Track Stanley 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 Stanley Dam
Where does the data for Stanley 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 Stanley Dam.