Krueger Lake Dam dam
Krueger Lake Dam
Krueger Lake Dam in Missouri is a private earth dam completed in 1974, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam has a height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Located in Warren County, the dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. The dam is situated on a tributary to Smith Creek and provides a surface area of 8 acres for recreational activities.
Despite not being state-regulated, Krueger Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risks associated with its failure. The dam has not been inspected since 1979, with its condition currently listed as "Not Rated." Emergency action plans have not been prepared, and there are no designated emergency contacts or inundation maps available. With a lack of updated risk assessments and management measures, there are concerns about the safety and security of the dam in the event of an emergency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Krueger Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. With its high hazard potential and limited oversight, there is a need for increased attention to the maintenance and inspection of the dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment becomes even more critical in safeguarding our water infrastructure.
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 Krueger Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Krueger Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Downtown Washington
- Gasconade
- Highway Uu Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Klondike County Park
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
- Robertsville State Park
Paddle runs
Track Krueger Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Krueger Lake Dam
Where does the data for Krueger Lake 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 Krueger Lake Dam.