Vandewert Dam dam
Vandewert Dam
Vandewert Dam, located in Paris, Missouri, along TR-FLAT CREEK, is a privately owned Grade Stabilization structure designed by USDA NRCS in 2005. Standing at 29 feet tall and stretching 446 feet in length, this Earth dam with a Stone core serves the primary purpose of Grade Stabilization. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and a drainage area of 68 square miles, Vandewert Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Monroe County.
Despite being privately owned, Vandewert Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the state of Missouri, with no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement requirements. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates operate in a similar manner. Although the risk assessment for Vandewert Dam is moderate, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency response preparedness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Vandewert Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure designed for Grade Stabilization purposes. With its strategic location along TR-FLAT CREEK and contributions to water management in Monroe County, this Earth dam showcases the importance of effective infrastructure in mitigating risks and enhancing water resource efficiency. As discussions around climate resilience and sustainable water management continue, Vandewert Dam stands as a testament to the role of innovative engineering solutions in addressing environmental challenges.
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 Vandewert Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 27 cfs | → |
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 22 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Paris | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Shelbina | 176 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville | 7 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vandewert Dam.
Track Vandewert 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 Vandewert Dam
Where does the data for Vandewert 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 Vandewert Dam.