David Stump Farm Pond dam
David Stump Farm Pond
David Stump Farm Pond, located in Taylor, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 1989 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, the dam spans 163 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 4 acres and is situated within a drainage area of 134.4 square miles, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 22 feet.
Managed by the Kansas City District and falling under the jurisdiction of Missouri, David Stump Farm Pond is considered to have low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the pond's condition remains unrated, with no emergency action plan in place. The structure has no associated locks or outlet gates, and its primary purpose of providing essential services for fire protection and livestock sets it apart as a vital resource for the local community.
Overall, David Stump Farm Pond serves as a valuable asset in the region, offering a reliable source of water for various uses while contributing to the environmental landscape. Its strategic location near TR-Bridge Creek and within the scenic Schuyler County underscores its importance in supporting agricultural activities and enhancing the natural ecosystem. As an earth dam with stone core and soil foundation, the pond stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices and the critical role of private ownership in safeguarding water resources in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 David Stump Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 64 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 29 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Stump Farm Pond.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- See Road Scotland County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
Track David Stump Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
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About David Stump Farm Pond
Where does the data for David Stump Farm Pond 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 David Stump Farm Pond.