Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam dam
Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam
Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam, located in Oak Hill, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1963 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-BRUSH CREEK in Crawford County, Missouri, and covers a surface area of 8 acres with a drainage area of 240 square miles.
Despite being designated as a low hazard potential structure and not currently regulated or inspected by the state, Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam provides valuable recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place as of the last data update in 2018. With its picturesque location and modest size, the dam serves as a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape while engaging in outdoor activities.
While Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam may not be a high-profile structure, its role in providing recreational opportunities and enhancing the natural landscape of Crawford County, Missouri, should not be overlooked. As part of the Kansas City District, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and the synergy between human development and environmental conservation. Visitors to Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam can appreciate its modest yet vital contribution to the region's water infrastructure and recreational amenities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 299 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 41 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 168 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Crawford County
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- County Route 809 Osage County
Campgrounds
- Onondaga Cave State Park
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Backpack Camp 3
- Backpack Camp 4
- Backpack Camp 5
- Backpack Camp 6
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
Track Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider Lake Dam
Where does the data for Skinner-Sorth-Koch-Kreider 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.
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