Wendt Lake Dam dam
Wendt Lake Dam
Wendt Lake Dam, located in Lincoln, Missouri, was completed in 1973 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam, with a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. Situated on the TR-BRUSHY FORK river/stream, the dam boasts a surface area of 3 acres and drains an area of 55 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected or regulated by the state, highlighting potential areas for improvement in monitoring and oversight.
Owned by a private entity, Wendt Lake Dam offers recreational opportunities in addition to its irrigation function. The dam's location in the city of PERUQUE, situated 19 miles from the Kansas City District, makes it a key feature in the local landscape. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures remain unclear, the dam's presence underscores the crucial role of water resource management in sustaining both agricultural and recreational activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and resilience of dams like Wendt Lake Dam becomes increasingly vital for local communities and ecosystems.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, exploring the history and current status of Wendt Lake Dam offers valuable insights into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural systems. With its intriguing design features and potential for multi-use functionality, the dam presents an opportunity for further research and engagement in sustainable water management practices. By considering the dam's role in the broader context of climate resilience and water security, enthusiasts can appreciate the complexities and challenges inherent in balancing human needs with environmental stewardship in a changing climate.
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 Wendt 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 | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 11 cfs | → |
| Cowmire Creek At Bridgeton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wendt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
Track Wendt 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 Wendt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wendt 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 Wendt Lake Dam.