Schnuck dam
Schnuck
Schnuck, a privately owned earth dam located in Cooper, Missouri, was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1997. With a height of 31 feet and a length of 300 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. It has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, making it a crucial piece of infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Kansas City District and not regulated by the state, Schnuck has a spillway width of 20 feet and a drainage area of 136 square miles. Its uncontrolled spillway type allows for a maximum discharge of 10 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, Schnuck plays a vital role in water conservation and flood control efforts in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem and community.
While Schnuck has not been inspected recently and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its structural integrity and operational functionality remain unimpeded. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Schnuck serves as a reminder of the intricate network of dams and reservoirs that play a crucial role in managing water flow, mitigating floods, and preserving natural resources in Missouri.
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 Schnuck -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Boonville | 45,000 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 7 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 8 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 42,400 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 51,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schnuck.
Boat launches
- River Walkway Lupus
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
- Boone County
- South River Road Boone County
- Mo 179 Cole County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
Track Schnuck 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 Schnuck
Where does the data for Schnuck 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 Schnuck.