Six Mile Lane Lake Dam dam
Six Mile Lane Lake Dam
Six Mile Lane Lake Dam, located in Plattsburg, Missouri, was completed in 1958 and serves as both a recreational spot and a water supply source. The dam, designed by RIDDLE, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 37 feet and a length of 1150 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 402 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 5230 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Six Mile Lane Lake Dam falls under state regulations, with inspections, permitting, and enforcement all being conducted by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri. The dam's condition was last assessed as satisfactory in 2007, with a high hazard potential due to its proximity to the TRIB-HORSE FORK river. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and it has a designated emergency action plan in place, although details on its compliance with guidelines and preparedness for emergencies are not specified.
In terms of its impact on the surrounding environment and community, Six Mile Lane Lake Dam poses both benefits and risks. It provides recreational opportunities and water supply, but its high hazard potential necessitates careful monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and well-being of residents living downstream. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complex interplay between human infrastructure, natural water systems, and the need for sustainable management practices 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 Six Mile Lane Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Agency | 13,800 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 32 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 51,700 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Six Mile Lane Lake Dam.
Track Six Mile Lane Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Six Mile Lane Lake Dam
Where does the data for Six Mile Lane 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 High 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 Six Mile Lane Lake Dam.