Hendley Lake Dam dam
Hendley Lake Dam
Hendley Lake Dam, located in Clines Island, Missouri, was completed in 1968 and serves as a private entity for flood risk reduction along the TR-Castor River. Standing at 14 feet in height with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, the dam also provides debris control, fire protection, and serves as a recreational area for locals. With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the urgency for regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by private owners, Hendley Lake Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the Stoddard County community from potential flooding events. Despite being non-regulated by the state, the dam's significance in flood risk reduction, coupled with its location and design as an earth dam with buttress core types, underscores the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness. As climate change continues to impact water resources, enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic placement and purpose of Hendley Lake Dam in safeguarding the local ecosystem and community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the operational details and purpose of structures like Hendley Lake Dam is essential in advocating for sustainable water management practices. With a primary goal of flood risk reduction and additional functions such as stock pond usage, the dam's role in preserving water quality, supporting wildlife habitats, and ensuring community safety is evident. As discussions around climate resilience and water security gain momentum, Hendley Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human needs and environmental stewardship in the face of changing weather patterns.
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 Hendley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse | 219 cfs | → |
| Castor River At Zalma | 158 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 590 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Thebes | 269,000 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 743 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Patterson | 409 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hendley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway U Cape Girardeau County
- People's Creek Road 29, Wayne County
- State Highway W Wayne County
- 2nd Street Thebes
Campgrounds
- General Watkins Conservation Area - Mdc
- Lake Girardeau Conservation Area - Mdc
- Sulphur Springs - Lake Wappapello
Paddle runs
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Track Hendley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hendley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hendley 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 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hendley Lake Dam.