B+L Electric Lake Dam dam
B+L Electric Lake Dam
B+L Electric Lake Dam, situated in Clinton, Missouri, along the TR-SOUTH GRAND RIVER, was completed in 1973 with a primary purpose of serving as an Earth dam with a core type of Buttress. Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 37 acre-feet. Although it is not state-regulated, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
The dam, managed by the B+L Electric Lake Dam owners, has a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 100 acres. Despite not having a spillway type or number of locks, the dam has been classified as having low risk potential, with emergency action plans and risk management measures yet to be fully assessed. In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, the B+L Electric Lake Dam presents a unique case study of a privately-owned structure contributing to local water management efforts in the state of 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 B+L Electric Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Urich | 9,460 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 8,830 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 2,580 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 205 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near B+L Electric Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- Southeast 91 Road Henry County
- Taley Bend Boat Ramp
- Henry County
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
Track B+L Electric 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 B+L Electric Lake Dam
Where does the data for B+L Electric 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 B+L Electric Lake Dam.