Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 dam
Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31
Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31, located in Wayne County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Situated on the Little Lake Creek, the dam creates a surface area of 5 acres and serves a drainage area of 82 square miles.
Despite its recreational function, Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition has not been officially rated. The dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With no emergency action plan or updated contact information, there are uncertainties about the preparedness of the dam in case of a potential hazard event.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 a fascinating subject for further investigation, given its historical completion date and high hazard potential. The lack of state regulation and inspection raises questions about the dam's safety and maintenance practices, highlighting the importance of proper monitoring and emergency preparedness for infrastructure of this nature. Further research into the dam's risk assessment and management measures could provide valuable insights into its resilience and potential vulnerabilities.
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 Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 409 cfs | → |
| Black River At Leeper | 377 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 166 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 351 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31.
Boat launches
- Wayne County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- County Road 501 Butler County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Us 60 Carter County
Campgrounds
- Greenville - Lake Wappapello
- Sam A Baker State Park
- Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
- Markham Springs Recreation Area
- River Road - Clearwater Lake
- Piedmont - Clearwater Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Track Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 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 Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31
Where does the data for Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31 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 Collins Lake Dam-Sect 31.