Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam dam
Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam
Located in Lafayette, Missouri, the Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1974 to address flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Sni-A-Bar Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 695 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 270 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of debris control and flood risk reduction, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water hazards.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, the Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its modest risk assessment of moderate, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. With a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, this essential water resource infrastructure plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events and protecting the residents of Lexington.
With a spillway width of 50 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 363 cubic feet per second. While the dam does not feature outlet gates or associated structures, its presence serves as a critical component of the overall water management system in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam remains a key asset in the ongoing efforts to maintain water security and resilience in Lafayette, Missouri.
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 Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 510 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 398 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 112,000 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 643 cfs | → |
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 1,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam.
Boat launches
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Lafayette County
- Lexington
- Northwest 575th Road Johnson County
- Mo 210 Ray County
- Clay County
Track Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam
Where does the data for Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 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 Little Sni-A-Bar Wtrsd #44 Dam.