Schldman Dam dam
Schldman Dam
Located in Adair, Missouri, Schldman Dam is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1998 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along Walnut Creek. Standing at a height of 28.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, the dam has a length of 270 feet and a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Schldman Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and is constructed primarily with stone core and soil foundation. With a drainage area of 134.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2.1 cubic feet per second, Schldman Dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in a moderate risk management category with no associated locks or outlet gates, making it a simple yet effective structure for water resource management in the region.
While lacking in federal agency ownership or funding, Schldman Dam remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure, providing grade stabilization and flood protection benefits to the community. With its strategic location along Walnut Creek and its capacity to store 24 acre-feet of water, the dam represents a key asset for climate enthusiasts and water resource managers alike, showcasing the importance of small-scale structures in maintaining water quality and quantity 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 Schldman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River At Novinger | 173 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Creek Near Atlanta | 0 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Macon | 106 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Locust Creek Near Linneus | 91 cfs | → |
| Salt River At Hagers Grove | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schldman Dam.
Track Schldman 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 Schldman Dam
Where does the data for Schldman 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 Schldman Dam.