Cook's Lake Dam dam
Cook's Lake Dam
Cook's Lake Dam, located in Wakenda, Missouri, stands as a testament to the importance of water resources in supporting recreational activities. Built in 1959, this private Earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 11 acres. Situated on the TR-Wakenda Creek, this dam offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Cook's Lake Dam presents a safe and enjoyable environment for both locals and tourists alike. The dam's design, featuring a buttress core type and a structural height of 20 feet, ensures its stability and functionality over the years. While not regulated by the state and lacking inspection and enforcement protocols, the dam still serves as a valuable resource for the surrounding community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, Cook's Lake Dam remains a vital component in preserving the natural beauty and recreational opportunities in Carroll County, Missouri. With its peaceful waters and picturesque surroundings, this dam stands as a symbol of the importance of sustainable water management and the harmonious coexistence between human recreation and environmental conservation.
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 Cook's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 50,100 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 60,800 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 3,090 cfs | → |
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 216 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 512 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cook's Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Main Street 442, Miami
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- County Road K Saline County
- Lexington
- Lafayette County
Track Cook's 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 Cook's Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cook's 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 Cook's Lake Dam.