Kleffner Lake Dam dam
Kleffner Lake Dam
Kleffner Lake Dam in Maries, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond, making it a valuable resource for the local community. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. The dam is located on TR to Maries River and is managed by a private owner.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kleffner Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply for the area and supporting recreational activities. With a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 120 square miles, the dam provides a habitat for various aquatic species. Additionally, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and functionality.
Overall, Kleffner Lake Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its strategic location, design, and purpose highlight the importance of sustainable infrastructure development to address the growing challenges of water scarcity and environmental conservation. Through coordinated efforts with local and state agencies, Kleffner Lake Dam continues to contribute to the community's water security and recreational opportunities while upholding safety standards for all stakeholders involved.
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 Kleffner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 168 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 37,300 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 5,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kleffner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Logan Road Pulaski County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Riverside Road 17740, Pulaski County
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
Campgrounds
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Roubidoux Springs
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Lane Spring Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Kleffner 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 Kleffner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kleffner 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 Kleffner Lake Dam.