Neville Dam dam
Neville Dam
Neville Dam, located in Madison, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily designed for recreational purposes. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR to Castor River and covers a surface area of 4 acres, serving as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities.
Despite its recreational appeal, Neville Dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment remains unrated. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures are unclear. The St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam, yet specifics regarding operation, maintenance, and risk management remain undisclosed. Neville Dam's unique design as an earth buttress dam offers a captivating vista for visitors interested in exploring water resources and climate dynamics in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Neville Dam in MARQUAND, Missouri presents a fascinating structure with a rich history dating back to the 1960s. Embracing its private ownership and recreational focus, the dam invites visitors to appreciate its engineering marvel and natural surroundings along the TR to Castor River. While the dam's high hazard potential raises questions about its safety and maintenance, the lack of state regulation and inspection may prompt further exploration into the governance and management of water resources in the area. Overall, Neville Dam offers a compelling destination for those intrigued by the intersection of water infrastructure, climate resilience, and outdoor recreation in the heart of Missouri.
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 Neville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 3 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 96 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 84 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 20 cfs | → |
| Castor River At Zalma | 147 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 365 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Neville Dam.
Boat launches
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- State Highway U Cape Girardeau County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Wayne County
Campgrounds
- Silver Mines Recreation Area
- Silver Mines
- Marble Creek Rec Area
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
- Hawn State Park
- Sam A Baker State Park
Fishing spots
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
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Track Neville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Neville Dam
Where does the data for Neville 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 Neville Dam.