August A Busch Lake #16 Dam dam
August A Busch Lake #16 Dam
August A Busch Lake #16 Dam, located in St. Peters, Missouri, was completed in 1959 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. This earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet is situated on the Schote Creek, covering a surface area of 12 acres and draining an area of 180 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, leaving room for further evaluation and risk management measures.
Managed by the state of Missouri, this dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction or regulation. With no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement in place, it is crucial for local authorities to ensure the safety and maintenance of August A Busch Lake #16 Dam. This dam, with its buttress core type, provides not only a recreational space but also plays a significant role in water resource management in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Water and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water management and recreational activities will find August A Busch Lake #16 Dam to be a fascinating subject for further exploration and research.
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 August A Busch Lake #16 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 6 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 23 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 37 cfs | → |
| Creve Couer Creek At Chesterfield | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near August A Busch Lake #16 Dam.
Boat launches
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Scott A Lewis Lane Cottleville
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Lakeside Park Trail Saint Peters
- Lake View Loop Trail Maryland Heights
Campgrounds
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Klondike County Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Pere Marquette State Park
- Cuivre River State Park
Paddle runs
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About August A Busch Lake #16 Dam
Where does the data for August A Busch Lake #16 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 August A Busch Lake #16 Dam.