Mcmenamy Lake Dam dam
Mcmenamy Lake Dam
Mcmenamy Lake Dam, located in Moniteau, Missouri, was completed in 1930 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities. Owned privately, the dam does not fall under state regulation, inspection, or enforcement, posing a low hazard potential and being in a condition that has not been rated.
Situated along the TR-MARNEY BR-BURRIS FORK river or stream, Mcmenamy Lake Dam offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits in the 5-acre surface area of the lake. With its earth dam type and buttress core, the structure stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and provides a valuable source of water resource in the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to offer services to the community, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices for future generations.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the Kansas City District, where Mcmenamy Lake Dam is located, they can appreciate the balance between human recreation and environmental preservation. With its historical significance and recreational value, the dam serves as a reminder of the interplay between water infrastructure and natural ecosystems. By understanding and appreciating the role of structures like Mcmenamy Lake Dam, individuals can advocate for sustainable water management practices and climate resilience in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mcmenamy Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 68 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 9,920 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 47,800 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 7,750 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 81 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcmenamy Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mo 179 Cole County
- South River Road Boone County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- Gravois Mills Acess Boat Ramp
- Cofman Beach Access Boat Ramp
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
Track Mcmenamy 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 Mcmenamy Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mcmenamy 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 Mcmenamy Lake Dam.