Lake Mintahama Dam dam
Lake Mintahama Dam
Lake Mintahama Dam, located in Redings Mill, Missouri, is a private-owned structure used primarily for fish and wildlife pond purposes. Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet, the dam serves as an essential resource for the surrounding area's recreational activities.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated low, it still plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 36 feet, ensures that excess water is safely released to prevent flooding. Despite its age, Lake Mintahama Dam has not been inspected since 1980, highlighting the need for updated assessments to ensure its structural integrity and continued functionality for the community.
With its moderate risk assessment rating, Lake Mintahama Dam presents an opportunity for further evaluation and potential improvements to enhance its resilience to climate change impacts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a unique opportunity to engage with local authorities and stakeholders to support the sustainable management of this vital infrastructure for both wildlife conservation and recreational purposes.
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 Lake Mintahama Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek Above Joplin | 500 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Carthage | 581 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Waco | 802 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 5 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Mintahama Dam.
Boat launches
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- 16th Street ,
Campgrounds
- Schifferdecker Park
- Neosho City Campground
- Baxter Springs Riverside Park
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Lanagan Access City Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Mintahama 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 Lake Mintahama Dam
Where does the data for Lake Mintahama 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 Lake Mintahama Dam.