Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated) dam
Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated)
Located in Reynolds County, Missouri, the Fletcher Clarification Dam (Inundated) is a private earth dam built in 1974 with a primary purpose of "Other". Standing at 15 feet in height, the dam has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated", indicating a lack of recent evaluation.
Situated on TR BEE FORK, this dam is managed by private owners and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 275 square miles. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the region, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and maintaining its structural integrity in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the impact of climate change on water infrastructure, the Fletcher Clarification Dam (Inundated) presents an intriguing case study. With no designated outlet gates or spillway type listed, the dam's design and functionality in response to extreme weather events remain a topic of interest. As efforts to address climate-related risks to dams and water resources intensify, understanding the condition and management of structures like the Fletcher Clarification Dam will be crucial for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water systems in the face of a changing climate.
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 Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 31 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 284 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated).
Boat launches
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Shannon County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- State Highway B Shannon County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
Campgrounds
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Loggers Lake
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
- Little Scotia Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Huzzah Ponds
- Crane Lake Recreation Area
- Howell Lake
- Parole Lake
- Timberline Lake
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- 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
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
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About Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated)
Where does the data for Fletcher Clarification Dam(Inundated) 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
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