Mechlin Lake Dam dam
Mechlin Lake Dam
Located in Macon, Missouri, Mechlin Lake Dam stands as a private structure designed for debris control, recreation, and water supply purposes. Completed in 1975, this Earth-type dam has a height of 31 feet and a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, providing essential support for the surrounding area. The dam overlooks the TR-MIDDLE FORK SALT RIVER, serving as a vital component in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of the community.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment labeled as "Not Rated", Mechlin Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining water levels and facilitating recreational activities in the region. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam serves as a testament to private ownership and responsibility in safeguarding water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Mechlin Lake Dam play a vital role in managing these challenges and ensuring sustainable water management practices.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the presence of Mechlin Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the importance of private ownership in managing water infrastructure. With a primary purpose of debris control and a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, this Earth-type dam serves as a key asset in water supply and recreation in Macon, Missouri. As the community faces evolving climate risks, Mechlin Lake Dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptability in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
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 Mechlin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 106 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 45 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 59 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mechlin Lake Dam.
Track Mechlin Lake 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 Mechlin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mechlin 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 Mechlin Lake Dam.