Robertson Lake Dam dam
Robertson Lake Dam
Robertson Lake Dam, located in Wyaconda, Missouri, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily as a debris control structure. This private-owned earth dam has a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to protect against debris and provide fire protection, while also serving as a small fish pond and recreational area. The dam is situated on the TR-Musko Branch and is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential and not rated condition assessment, Robertson Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Clark County, Missouri. With a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a drainage area of 105 acres, the dam helps regulate water flow and provide important ecosystem services. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its presence contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique role that Robertson Lake Dam plays in the local landscape. From debris control to recreational opportunities, this earth dam serves multiple purposes while also highlighting the importance of maintaining infrastructure for sustainable water management. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Robertson Lake Dam will become increasingly important in ensuring the resilience and adaptability of our water systems.
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 Robertson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 55 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,270 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 27 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 35 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robertson Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Van Buren County
Track Robertson 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 Robertson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Robertson 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 Robertson Lake Dam.