Riechers Lake Dam dam
Riechers Lake Dam
Riechers Lake Dam, located in Rush Hill, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This private dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 115 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected or regulated by the state, indicating a potential need for increased monitoring and oversight to ensure its ongoing safety and effectiveness.
Situated along the TR-Littleby Creek in Audrain County, Missouri, Riechers Lake Dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. The dam's structure spans 20 acres and serves a drainage area of 140 acres. While the dam does not feature a spillway or outlet gates, its strategic location and purpose for irrigation highlight its importance in water resource management in the region. As a key infrastructure for local agricultural activities, the dam's operations and maintenance should be closely monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure sustainable water usage in the area.
With its private ownership and limited state involvement, Riechers Lake Dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between stakeholders in the water resource and climate community. By enhancing monitoring protocols, conducting regular inspections, and implementing risk management measures, the dam can continue to support irrigation needs while safeguarding against potential hazards. As water enthusiasts and advocates for sustainable resource management, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and resilience of dams like Riechers Lake to protect both the environment and local communities that rely on these vital water sources.
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 Riechers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Perry | 4 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 20 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Center | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Paris | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Riechers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Audrain County
- Southfork Boat Ramp
- Callaway County
- Duane Wheelan Access Ralls County
- Post Oak Trail Monroe County
Track Riechers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Riechers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Riechers 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 Riechers Lake Dam.