Barnes Lake Dam dam
Barnes Lake Dam
Barnes Lake Dam, located in Benton County, Missouri, stands as a testament to modern engineering with its buttress core type and impressive height of 34.4 feet. Completed in 2015, this private-owned dam boasts a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable structure for managing water flow and storage along Trib Negro Creek.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Barnes Lake Dam serves a crucial role in flood control and water management in the region. With a spacious surface area of 14.5 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 20 cfs, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the local environment and communities from potential flood events. Equipped with a valve outlet gate, the dam's modern design and construction ensure efficient water release and storage capabilities for optimal resource management.
As a relatively new structure, Barnes Lake Dam's condition is not yet rated, but its construction and purpose highlight the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. With its strategic location and moderate risk assessment, the dam stands as a resilient infrastructure for water supply and flood protection, embodying the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of a changing climate.
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 Barnes Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 141 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 86 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 381 cfs | → |
| Lindley Creek Near Polk | 20 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Urich | 4 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 3,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barnes Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Thibait Point Boat Ramp
- Benton County
- Lost Valley Road Benton County
- State Park Road West Benton County
- Omaha Road Benton County
Track Barnes 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 Barnes Lake Dam
Where does the data for Barnes 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 Barnes Lake Dam.