Lake Trails Dam dam
Lake Trails Dam
Lake Trails Dam, nestled in St. Louis, Missouri, stands as a vital recreation spot for water enthusiasts seeking a serene escape. Built in 1975, this private-owned Earth dam boasts a height of 71 feet and a structural height of 78 feet, creating a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Surrounded by a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 55.4 square miles, the dam serves as a gateway to the TR to Meramec River, offering a tranquil haven for visitors to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG of Missouri, Lake Trails Dam stands as a regulated structure with state-required inspections, ensuring its safety and maintenance. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory, providing a secure environment for visitors to engage in water-related activities. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, the dam's risk management measures are carefully monitored to uphold safety standards and mitigate any potential threats, showcasing a commitment to the preservation of its recreational value.
As a beloved sanctuary for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Trails Dam offers a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities in Peerless Park, Missouri. With its impressive design and storage capacity, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors to unwind and connect with the surrounding environment. Boasting a rich history and a commitment to safety, Lake Trails Dam stands as a beacon of conservation and exploration, inviting all to experience the wonders of its waters and the serenity of its surroundings.
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 Trails Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 3 cfs | → |
| Williams Creek Near Peerless Park | 6 cfs | → |
| Fishpot Creek At Valley Park | 1 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Grand Glaize Creek Near Manchester | 1 cfs | → |
| Grand Glaize Creek Near Valley Park | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Trails Dam.
Boat launches
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
- Kirkwood
- Allen Road Fenton
- Allen Road 204, Fenton
- Ellis Grove Parkway Jefferson County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
Campgrounds
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Robertsville State Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
- Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area
- Pere Marquette State Park
Paddle runs
Track Lake Trails 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 Trails Dam
Where does the data for Lake Trails 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 Significant 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 Trails Dam.