Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 dam
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10, located in Platte City, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-CASTILLE CREEK. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a length of 680 feet, providing a storage capacity of 258 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 8 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
The primary purpose of Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including grade stabilization and irrigation. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's risk assessment underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and adherence to guidelines for risk mitigation. It is essential for stakeholders and local authorities to stay vigilant and proactive in managing the potential risks associated with this critical infrastructure.
Overall, Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and is a key component of the water resource management system in Clinton County, Missouri. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to recognize the significance of this dam and support efforts to maintain its functionality and safety for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 -- 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 | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 51,700 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 32 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Gallatin | 8,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10.
Track Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 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 Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10
Where does the data for Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 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 Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10.