Hinton Lake Dam No 1 dam
Hinton Lake Dam No 1
Hinton Lake Dam No 1, located in Warsaw, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves multiple purposes including grade stabilization and irrigation. This privately-owned earth dam stands at 24 feet high and spans 530 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-DEER CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Hinton Lake Dam No 1 is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been inspected or assessed for its condition, and there are no emergency action plans in place. With a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge of 84 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity and safety measures should be regularly monitored and updated to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change should take note of Hinton Lake Dam No 1 as it represents a critical infrastructure for water management in the region. Its design and purpose play a significant role in maintaining the stability of the area and supporting agricultural activities through irrigation. However, the lack of regulatory oversight and inspection frequency raise concerns about the dam's long-term sustainability and the need for proactive risk management measures to address potential hazards and ensure its continued functionality for the future.
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 Hinton Lake Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Urich | 9,460 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 8,830 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 2,580 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 205 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hinton Lake Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Southeast 91 Road Henry County
- Martin Vill Road Henry County
- Taley Bend Boat Ramp
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- Henry County
Track Hinton Lake Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Hinton Lake Dam No 1
Where does the data for Hinton Lake Dam No 1 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 Hinton Lake Dam No 1.