Norman Lake Dam dam
Norman Lake Dam
Norman Lake Dam, located in Taylor, Missouri, serves as a vital structure for fish and wildlife conservation within the region. Completed in 1972, this private Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet in height and spans 500 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet for the North Fabius River. With a primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond, the dam also serves for fire protection, grade stabilization, and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Norman Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating due to its age and condition being not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet, and no outlet gates for water regulation. With a drainage area of 236 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Although not state-regulated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not currently rated or updated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity for the surrounding community.
With its picturesque setting and significance for local wildlife, Norman Lake Dam stands as a notable landmark in Schuyler County, Missouri. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of this dam in balancing ecological needs with human activities underscores the delicate balance required to sustainably manage our natural resources. As we look towards the future, ongoing assessments and risk management measures will be essential to safeguard the integrity of Norman Lake Dam and its surrounding ecosystem.
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 Norman Lake 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 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 Norman Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
Track Norman Lake 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 Norman Lake Dam
Where does the data for Norman 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 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 Norman Lake Dam.