Eschman Lake Dam dam
Eschman Lake Dam
Eschman Lake Dam, located in Adair, Missouri, is a privately-owned structure designed by Ray Eschmann and Earl Prather. Completed in 1969, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 51 feet and a length of 900 feet, Eschman Lake Dam has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and covers an area of 18 acres. It is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, ensuring that it meets necessary inspection and enforcement standards to maintain its satisfactory condition.
The dam, situated on TR-WALNUT CREEK, is under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri and is inspected regularly to ensure its functionality and safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Eschman Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing essential fire protection and recreational opportunities. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet guidelines and regulations set forth by the state, demonstrating its importance in preserving water resources and protecting against potential emergencies.
While Eschman Lake Dam may not have federal agency involvement, its significance in providing water storage and recreational activities cannot be overstated. With a controlled spillway and satisfactory condition assessment, this structure stands as a testament to effective dam management and the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both practical and environmental purposes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eschman Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human development and natural ecosystems, highlighting the delicate balance required to sustainably manage our water resources in the face of changing climates.
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 Eschman Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 91 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 106 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eschman Lake Dam.
Track Eschman 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 Eschman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Eschman 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 Eschman Lake Dam.