Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam dam
Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam
Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam is a privately owned structure in Chesterfield, Missouri, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 455 acre-feet. Situated on TR to Caulks Creek, the dam serves a drainage area of 60 square miles and covers a surface area of 25 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam is currently not rated. With no recent inspection data available, the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment of the dam remain unknown. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of this recreational structure to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Given its location in St. Louis County and the potential impact on the surrounding area in case of a failure, understanding the condition and risk management measures of Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam is essential. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, staying informed about the maintenance and inspection practices of this dam can contribute to the overall safety and sustainability of the water resources 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 Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 55 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 18 cfs | → |
| Creve Couer Creek At Chesterfield | 11 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 13 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 12 cfs | → |
| Creve Coeur Creek Near Creve Coeur | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Clough Pond Boat Launch
- Shellcamp Pond Boat Launch
- Rollins Pond Boat Launch
- Crooked Pond Boat Launch
- Hoit Road Marsh Boat Launch
- Hot Hole Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Sewall's Island To Manchester Street Bridge
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
Track Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kehr's Mill Trail East 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 Low 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 Kehr's Mill Trail East Lake Dam.