Scurlock Dam dam
Scurlock Dam
Located in Schuyler County, Missouri, the Scurlock Dam stands as a vital structure along the TR-North Fork Fabius River. Completed in 1991, this earth dam serves primarily for grade stabilization, with additional purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond management. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 273 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 184 acres.
Managed by a private entity, the Scurlock Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining water resources and ensuring the stability of the surrounding environment. With its uncontrolled spillway and stone core construction, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demand.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Scurlock Dam serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human development and environmental conservation. Its presence along the TR-North Fork Fabius River not only provides essential services for the local community but also highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential risks. By understanding the role of structures like the Scurlock Dam in our water infrastructure, we can work towards a more resilient and sustainable future for our rivers and water resources.
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 Scurlock Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 64 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 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 Scurlock Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- See Road Scotland County
- Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
Track Scurlock 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 Scurlock Dam
Where does the data for Scurlock 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 Scurlock Dam.