Paul Hayes Lake Dam dam
Paul Hayes Lake Dam
Paul Hayes Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Missouri, is a private-owned earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam, designed by an unknown entity, serves as a crucial water resource in the area, with a normal storage level of 33.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. Despite its importance, the dam is not regulated by the state and lacks regular inspections, posing a high hazard potential.
With no designated primary purpose, Paul Hayes Lake Dam remains a critical infrastructure in the region, although it is not currently rated for its condition. The dam's high hazard potential highlights the need for proper maintenance and inspection to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure. Additionally, the lack of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated risk assessment further emphasize the importance of monitoring and managing potential risks associated with the dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of Paul Hayes Lake Dam and advocate for proper management and maintenance practices to prevent any potential hazards. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of implementing safety measures, conducting regular inspections, and developing an EAP to mitigate any potential risks. By staying informed and actively involved in the upkeep of such infrastructure, we can help protect our water resources and communities from the impacts of dam failures.
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 Paul Hayes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River At Blue Ridge Blvd Ext In Kc | 137 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 291 cfs | → |
| Indian C At State Line Rd | 105 cfs | → |
| Tomahawk C Nr Overland Park | 23 cfs | → |
| Blue R At Kenneth Rd | 92 cfs | → |
| Indian C At Overland Park | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul Hayes Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- River Trail Kansas City
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- East Loch Lloyd Parkway Loch Lloyd
- Lee's Summit
- Kaw Point Boat Ramp
- South Lake Road Cass County
Track Paul Hayes 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 Paul Hayes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paul Hayes 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 Paul Hayes Lake Dam.