Lake Sherwood Dam dam
Lake Sherwood Dam
Lake Sherwood Dam, located in Warren, Missouri, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1967, this private dam on Wolf Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene getaway for locals and visitors alike. With a structural height of 67 feet and a length of 1000 feet, the dam provides a normal storage capacity of 2982 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 36527 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Lake Sherwood Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in December 2017. Despite its age, the dam remains robust and operational, boasting a spillway width of 300 feet for uncontrolled discharge. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of its recreational value.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is periodically revised to meet guidelines, with a last revision in May 2010. While the dam has no associated locks or outlet gates, its strategic location and design contribute to its effective water management capabilities. Lake Sherwood Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and serves as a vital asset for both recreation and conservation efforts 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 Lake Sherwood Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 2,410 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 73 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 4 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 13,900 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 9 cfs | → |
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Sherwood Dam.
Boat launches
- Downtown Washington
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Camp Trinity
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Hermann City Rv Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
Paddle runs
Track Lake Sherwood 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 Lake Sherwood Dam
Where does the data for Lake Sherwood 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 High 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 Lake Sherwood Dam.