Janet Shaw Dam dam
Janet Shaw Dam
Janet Shaw Dam, located in Monticello, Missouri, was completed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS. This private dam serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It is an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, standing at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet. The dam has a length of 275 feet and a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Situated on TR-Bear Creek in Scotland County, Janet Shaw Dam is regulated by the state of Missouri and falls under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate-risk assessment due to its location and design. With a maximum discharge of 92.3 cubic feet per second, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates. The last inspection in November 2000 deemed the dam to be in adequate condition, although its emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not assessed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Janet Shaw Dam to be an intriguing structure that not only supports local water needs but also provides habitat for small fish and wildlife. With its unique design and purpose, this earth dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions. The dam's risk assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard its integrity and protect downstream areas from potential hazards.
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 Janet Shaw Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 9,010 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 17 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 9,170 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 15 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Janet Shaw Dam.
Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
Track Janet Shaw 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 Janet Shaw Dam
Where does the data for Janet Shaw 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 Janet Shaw Dam.