Monk Lake Dam dam
Monk Lake Dam
Monk Lake Dam, located in Carrollton, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1962 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet, this earth-type dam on TR-Wakenda Creek provides a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3, indicating the need for risk management measures to be implemented.
The dam, managed by the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet. While it is not state-regulated or inspected, the structure remains in a condition that is currently not rated. Monk Lake Dam plays a vital role in grade stabilization, recreation, and supporting wildlife habitat in the region. With its strategic location and design, the dam contributes to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Overall, Monk Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of balancing human needs with environmental conservation. As a key feature in the local landscape, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for various purposes while ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Monk Lake Dam is a fascinating example of how infrastructure can harmoniously coexist with nature, providing both functional benefits and ecological support.
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 Monk Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakenda Creek At Carrollton | 25 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 38,600 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Sumner | 923 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 20 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo | 35 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Chillicothe | 361 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monk Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Monk Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Monk Lake Dam
Where does the data for Monk 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 Monk Lake Dam.