Barber Lake Dam dam
Barber Lake Dam
Barber Lake Dam, located in Lake Lotawana, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1978, this earth dam stands at a height of 57 feet and has a length of 1845 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 2186 acre-feet. Situated on the TR to West Fork Sni-A-Bar Creek, the dam has a high hazard potential but is currently deemed to be in satisfactory condition following a 2012 assessment. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
The dam, regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet. With a surface area of 130 acres and a drainage area of 820 acres, Barber Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation and recreation in the region. Although it has no associated locks, the dam is subject to inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Additionally, the dam has emergency action plans in place to respond to potential risks and hazards, with the last revision of the plan conducted in May 2015.
Overall, Barber Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Jackson County, Missouri, contributing to the efficient management of water resources for agricultural purposes. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the dam plays a crucial role in water supply management and recreational activities in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, ongoing inspections and risk assessments ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource structure.
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 Barber Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 76 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 74 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 26 cfs | → |
| Indian C At State Line Rd | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barber Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lee's Summit
- South Lake Road Cass County
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Cass County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- River Trail Kansas City
Track Barber 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 Barber Lake Dam
Where does the data for Barber 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 High 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 Barber Lake Dam.