Mulenex Lake Dam dam
Mulenex Lake Dam
Mulenex Lake Dam, located in Bollinger County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1972 with a primary purpose of serving as a water resource for the surrounding area. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. It is situated on TR-BRUSH CREEK, approximately 11 miles from the city of KINDER.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mulenex Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. Furthermore, it is not within the purview of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As such, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain undocumented.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the unique characteristics of dams, Mulenex Lake Dam offers a case study in privately owned dam infrastructure. The dam provides valuable water storage capacity and contributes to the local ecosystem, yet its lack of regulatory oversight raises questions about its long-term safety and management. Further research and monitoring may be necessary to ensure the continued integrity and functionality of Mulenex Lake Dam in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Mulenex Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Castor River At Zalma | 158 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 409 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 166 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 743 cfs | → |
| Black River At Leeper | 377 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mulenex Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- People's Creek Road 29, Wayne County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- Wayne County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- State Highway U Cape Girardeau County
- County Road 501 Butler County
Campgrounds
- Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
- Greenville - Lake Wappapello
- Sam A Baker State Park
- Lake Girardeau Conservation Area - Mdc
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- Marble Creek Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Track Mulenex 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 Mulenex Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mulenex 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 Mulenex Lake Dam.