Luetkemeyer Dam dam
Luetkemeyer Dam
Luetkemeyer Dam, located in Joanna, Missouri, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2007 for grade stabilization along TR-Madden Branch. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 81.14 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, presenting some challenges in terms of oversight and maintenance.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge of 18.4 cubic feet per second. It covers a surface area of 7 acres and drains a watershed area of 422.4 acres. Although it has not been rated for its condition assessment, Luetkemeyer Dam remains a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in Ralls County. Its location within the St. Louis District and under the supervision of the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores its importance for local water management and climate resilience efforts.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Missouri, Luetkemeyer Dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management. Its construction and design by the USDA NRCS reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource development and environmental stewardship. Moving forward, continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam will be essential to ensure its long-term functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water management challenges.
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 Luetkemeyer Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt River Near Center | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Perry | 18 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Paris | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near New London | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Hannibal | 1 cfs | → |
| North River At Palmyra | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Luetkemeyer Dam.
Track Luetkemeyer 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 Luetkemeyer Dam
Where does the data for Luetkemeyer 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 Luetkemeyer Dam.