Bill Johnson Lake dam
Bill Johnson Lake
Bill Johnson Lake, located in Barton County, Missouri, is a private fish and wildlife pond built in 1973 with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife activities. The earth dam, standing at 24 feet tall and stretching 531 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and covers an area of 1.6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the lake serves as a recreational spot for visitors and offers irrigation options for surrounding areas.
The lake is situated along the TR-North Fork Spring River and is managed by private owners. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected recently, but is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. The spillway, measuring 70 feet in width, is uncontrolled, allowing excess water to flow out during periods of high discharge. Although the lake lacks outlet gates, it remains a valuable resource for the local ecosystem and provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Overall, Bill Johnson Lake serves as a vital habitat for various wildlife species and offers a tranquil environment for recreational activities. Its strategic location near the Spring River makes it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam poses a moderate risk, its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition ensure the safety of the surrounding community. With its scenic beauty and ecological significance, Bill Johnson Lake continues to be a beloved destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bill Johnson Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park | · | → |
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 332 cfs | → |
| Spring River At Carthage | 581 cfs | → |
| Turnback Creek Above Greenfield | 301 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Waco | 802 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 243 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bill Johnson Lake.
Boat launches
- Southwest 50th Road Barton County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
- Route H Dade County
- East Cove Drive Umber View Heights
- South 1527 Road 17499, Cedar County
- Cedar County
Track Bill Johnson Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Bill Johnson Lake
Where does the data for Bill Johnson 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 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 Bill Johnson Lake.