Dabney Dam dam
Dabney Dam
Dabney Dam, located in Lancaster, Missouri, was completed in 1993 and serves as a grade stabilization structure along the TR-S. FK. NORTH FABIUS R. river. This private-owned dam stands at a height of 34.6 feet with a capacity to store 21 acre-feet of water. The dam primarily consists of earth materials with a stone core and is designed to manage a drainage area of 102.4 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dabney Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam does not have any outlet gates or locks, and its spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 15 feet. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments. The dam's emergency action plan status, including preparedness and guidelines compliance, is also unclear.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Dabney Dam can explore its role in grade stabilization along the river, its design characteristics, and its risk assessment profile. The dam presents an opportunity for further study on its structural integrity, emergency preparedness measures, and potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of a breach. With its location in the Kansas City District and the involvement of a private owner, Dabney Dam offers a unique perspective on water management and infrastructure in the region.
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 Dabney 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 | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 9,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dabney Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- See Road Scotland County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
Track Dabney Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dabney Dam
Where does the data for Dabney 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 Dabney Dam.