Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam dam
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam
Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam, located in Crawford, Missouri, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose categorized as "Other." This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, serves the Cherry Valley Creek watershed. Despite being non-state regulated, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
This dam, constructed with a buttress core type, plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 6 acres. While the dam's spillway type and maximum discharge capacity are unspecified, its strategic location and design contribute to flood control and water supply sustainability in the area. Although the dam's last inspection date and condition assessment are not specified, its low hazard potential indicates a relatively low risk to surrounding communities.
With its significant storage capacity and critical role in managing the Cherry Valley Creek watershed, Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in Missouri. While further information on its inspection frequency, emergency action plan, and risk management measures is awaited, the dam's presence underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in safeguarding communities against water-related risks and enhancing overall resilience to climate impacts.
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 Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 39 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 303 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 596 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 32 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 119 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam.
Boat launches
- Crawford County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Ballard Lake-Sect 13 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 Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam
Where does the data for Ballard Lake-Sect 13 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 Ballard Lake-Sect 13 Dam.