Boehm Lake Dam dam
Boehm Lake Dam
Boehm Lake Dam, located in Foley, Missouri, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply. Standing at a height of 25 feet, this buttress-core dam has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it has not been rated for its condition and lacks a detailed emergency action plan.
Despite being situated on TR-Sandy Creek in Lincoln County, Boehm Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance. Its ownership status raises questions about the level of oversight and management of this structure, especially considering its location within a drainage area of 145 square miles. The absence of a spillway and associated structures, along with limited information on construction and design, further underscore the need for a comprehensive assessment and risk management plan for this dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Boehm Lake Dam prompts us to advocate for increased attention to the safety and maintenance of this important infrastructure. The lack of regulatory oversight, coupled with incomplete information on key aspects of the dam's design and operation, highlights the potential risks associated with its continued use. It is imperative that the relevant authorities take proactive measures to assess and address any concerns regarding the condition and reliability of Boehm Lake Dam to ensure the safety of both the local community and the surrounding environment.
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 Boehm 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 | → |
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 187 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 129,000 cfs | → |
| Cowmire Creek At Bridgeton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boehm Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- Pike County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
Track Boehm 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 Boehm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Boehm 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 Boehm Lake Dam.