Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake) dam
Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake)
Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake) in Dent, Missouri, is a federal-owned dam managed by the USDA Forest Service. Completed in 1901 for recreational purposes, this Earth dam on Huzzah Creek stands at a height of 21 feet and a length of 560 feet, with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in moderate condition and poses a high hazard potential.
Located in the St. Louis District, Huzzah 1 is a popular spot for water recreation enthusiasts, offering a surface area of 10 acres and a normal storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 10 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections by the Forest Service help ensure the safety of visitors and the surrounding community.
Although Huzzah 1 has not been modified in recent years, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. While the dam has not yet had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, the Forest Service remains vigilant in monitoring and managing any potential hazards. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, Huzzah 1 is a valuable resource for both recreation and water conservation enthusiasts alike.
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 Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 46 cfs | → |
| Current River Above Akers | 350 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 7 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 344 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake).
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- State Highway B Shannon County
- Crawford County
- Shannon County
Campgrounds
- Little Scotia Dispersed
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow
- Red Bluff
- Loggers Lake
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Sutton Bluff
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake) in the Snoflo app
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About Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake)
Where does the data for Huzzah 1 (Howes Mill Lake) 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 High 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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