Huessner Lake Dam dam
Huessner Lake Dam
Located in Triplett, Missouri, the Huessner Lake Dam stands as a private water resource structure designed primarily for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1973, this earth-type dam boasts a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, making it an essential component for maintaining water levels in the area. With a low hazard potential, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem while also providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Huessner Lake Dam is situated along the TR-Salt Creek and covers a surface area of 5 acres within the Chariton County region. Despite its private ownership, the dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, emphasizing the importance of self-maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued reliability and safety. With no reported condition assessment or emergency action plan in place, there is a need for proactive measures to be taken to address any potential risks associated with the dam.
As a significant structure in the area, the Huessner Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for both water conservation and recreational activities. While its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable condition, the lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness highlights the importance of continued vigilance to safeguard against any unforeseen threats. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in the region.
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 Huessner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mussel Fork Near Musselfork | 43 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 923 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Prairie Hill | 158 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 41,600 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 67 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huessner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chariton County
- State Highway M Bosworth
- Crown Drive Linn County
- Main Street 442, Miami
- State Highway Kk Chariton County
Track Huessner 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 Huessner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Huessner 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 Huessner Lake Dam.