Vollenweider Lake dam
Vollenweider Lake
Vollenweider Lake, located in Cassville, Missouri, is a privately owned reservoir with a primary purpose of irrigation. The earth dam, completed in 1980, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height, structural height, and NID height all measuring the same. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, Vollenweider Lake is not state-regulated or inspected. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 23 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the dam. The reservoir is situated on TR-Flat Creek and serves as an important water resource for irrigation purposes in the area.
Although the condition assessment of Vollenweider Lake is currently not rated, this reservoir presents an interesting case for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique characteristics, including its privately owned status and its relatively small size compared to other reservoirs in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and monitoring the condition of dams like Vollenweider Lake will be crucial for maintaining sustainable water management practices in the future.
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 Vollenweider Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sugar Creek Near Powell | 51 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 102 cfs | → |
| James River At Galena | 379 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 93 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Cave Springs | 31 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Larussell | 166 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vollenweider Lake.
Boat launches
- Farm Road 2250 Barry County
- Turkey Mountain Road Emerald Beach
- State Highway Ee Barry County
- County Road 113 Carroll County
- Black Oak Drive 21149, Garfield
- Ashwell Lane 3, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Roaring River State Park
- Eagle Rock - Table Rock Lake
- Viney Creek
- Big M - Table Rock Lake
- Beaver Town Park
- Dam Site Lake - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
- Leatherwood Creek
- Lake Atalanta
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- Lake Bentonville
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Hindsville Lake
Paddle runs
Track Vollenweider Lake 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 Vollenweider Lake
Where does the data for Vollenweider Lake 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 Vollenweider Lake.