Payne Dam dam
Payne Dam
Payne Dam, located in Hagers Grove, Missouri, was completed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 450 feet. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, with a drainage area of 240 acres.
The dam, situated on TR-Suratt Creek, has a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge of 13.7 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a moderate risk (3) due to unspecified factors. The dam has not been inspected since its completion in 1999, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Although there is no emergency action plan in place, the risk management measures and overall safety of the dam are not clearly outlined in the available data.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Payne Dam will find its construction and purpose intriguing, particularly its potential impact on the local ecosystem and water management in the area. The dam's location in a rural part of Adair County adds to its significance as a water management structure. However, the lack of recent inspections and detailed risk assessment may raise concerns about the dam's long-term safety and effectiveness in managing water resources 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 Payne Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 1,310 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 52 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Payne Dam.
Boat launches
- Macon County
- Visitor Center Road Macon County
- See Road Scotland County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
Campgrounds
- Long Branch State Park
- Thousand Hills State Park
- Sever Lake Conservation Area - Mdc
- Macon Co Park
- Shelbina Lake City Park
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About Payne Dam
Where does the data for Payne 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.
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