Girl Scout Lake Dam dam
Girl Scout Lake Dam
Girl Scout Lake Dam, located in Moscow Mills, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of "Other." Standing at a height of 30 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Sugar Creek and has a drainage area of 130 square miles, serving as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Girl Scout Lake Dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in Lincoln County, Missouri. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose of water storage and management. As a significant feature in the region, the dam offers a surface area of 8 acres and contributes to the overall ecological balance of the area.
Although the dam lacks specific information on its spillway type and years of modification, its structural integrity and low hazard potential underscore its importance in maintaining water resources and mitigating climate-related challenges. With its location on TR-Sugar Creek, Girl Scout Lake Dam stands as a testament to private stewardship in water resource management, providing a valuable asset for the community and highlighting the intersection of environmental conservation and infrastructure development.
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 Girl Scout Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 129,000 cfs | → |
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 187 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Girl Scout Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Pike County
- Saint Charles County
Track Girl Scout Lake 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 Girl Scout Lake Dam
Where does the data for Girl Scout 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 Girl Scout Lake Dam.