Baring & Baring Lake Dam dam
Baring & Baring Lake Dam
Baring & Baring Lake Dam, also known as Baring Country Club Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Knox County, Missouri. Completed in 1918, this rockfill dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and water supply. With a height of 35 feet and a length of 1200 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet and a surface area of 82 acres. It is situated on TR-Bridge Creek and is regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk rating. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has no outlet gates. The last inspection on record was conducted in April 2015, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, as is its compliance with guidelines for risk management and inundation mapping.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Baring & Baring Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with a significant history and impact on the surrounding area. Its location in the heart of Missouri's countryside, coupled with its dual purposes of recreation and water supply, make it a focal point for understanding the intersection of human activity and natural resources. As efforts continue to manage and regulate the dam effectively, there is much to learn from its design, construction, and ongoing maintenance in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Baring & Baring Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 41 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baring & Baring Lake Dam.
Track Baring & Baring Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Baring & Baring Lake Dam
Where does the data for Baring & Baring 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 Baring & Baring Lake Dam.