Helmick Dam dam
Helmick Dam
Helmick Dam, located in Schuyler, Missouri, is a privately-owned structure built in 1977 for the primary purpose of a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This Earth-type dam stands at 28 feet tall and stretches 570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, grade stabilization, irrigation, and recreation. Situated on the TR-North Fabius River, Helmick Dam is managed by the Kansas City District and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressman Sam Graves (R).
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Helmick Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It has a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, Helmick Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting wildlife in the region. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its presence has contributed to the overall environmental and recreational landscape of Taylor, Missouri.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Helmick Dam to be a significant asset in the region, providing essential water storage for various purposes. Its location on the TR-North Fabius River and proximity to recreational areas make it a valuable resource for the community. As efforts to address climate change and water conservation continue, Helmick Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the well-being of both humans and wildlife in the area.
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 Helmick Dam -- 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 Near Rathbun | 29 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 7,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Helmick Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
Track Helmick 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 Helmick Dam
Where does the data for Helmick 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 Helmick Dam.