Swiss Lake Estates Dam dam
Swiss Lake Estates Dam
Swiss Lake Estates Dam, situated in Gasconade, Missouri, is a private recreational dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967. With a height of 42 feet and a length of 750 feet, the dam provides normal storage of 520 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 667 acre-feet. The dam is located on TR-Puncheon Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Swiss Lake Estates Dam has a high hazard potential, which is mitigated by a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 45 feet and no outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in January 2017 with a frequency of every 3 years. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in September 2013, ensuring preparedness for any potential incidents.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would be intrigued by Swiss Lake Estates Dam's unique characteristics such as its earth core and stone foundation. The dam's location in a picturesque setting, coupled with its recreational purpose, makes it a significant landmark in the St. Louis District. As a privately owned structure, the dam serves as a vital resource for the community while adhering to state regulations and safety standards.
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 Swiss Lake Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 77,400 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 293 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 18 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 55 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 771 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swiss Lake Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Gasconade
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Katy Trail Warren County
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Camp Trinity
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
Paddle runs
Track Swiss Lake Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Swiss Lake Estates Dam
Where does the data for Swiss Lake Estates 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 Swiss Lake Estates Dam.