Brian Schnarre Lake Dam dam
Brian Schnarre Lake Dam
Brian Schnarre Lake Dam, located in Boone County, Missouri, is a private-owned structure completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam is classified as an Earth type dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 600 feet. It has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.8 acres, supporting a drainage area of 243.2 square miles.
Despite being a low hazard potential dam, Brian Schnarre Lake Dam plays a crucial role in grade stabilization, irrigation, and recreation in the area. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 55 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brian Schnarre Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam serving multiple purposes in a rural setting. Its location along the TR-SILVER FORK stream in Missouri highlights the importance of such structures in supporting local ecosystems and recreational activities. As the dam continues to serve its function, attention to its maintenance and upkeep will be essential to ensure its long-term effectiveness and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Brian Schnarre Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison | 20 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 63 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salt River Near Holliday | 28 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brian Schnarre Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boone County
- River Walkway Lupus
- Southfork Boat Ramp
- Post Oak Trail Monroe County
- State Highway U Monroe County
- Monroe County
Track Brian Schnarre Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brian Schnarre Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brian Schnarre 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 Brian Schnarre Lake Dam.