Brewer Lake Dam dam
Brewer Lake Dam
Brewer Lake Dam, located in Clark County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1977 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a structural height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam sits on the TR-Little Wyconda River and covers a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and the absence of state regulation or inspection, the dam serves as a scenic spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Managed by private owners, Brewer Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resources in providing recreational opportunities within the state of Missouri. The dam's efficient design, using buttress core types and an unlisted/unknown foundation, ensures its stability and functionality for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its serene surroundings and low-risk profile make it an ideal destination for those interested in water resource and climate conservation.
As part of the Rock Island District, Brewer Lake Dam represents a harmonious balance between human recreation and natural preservation. Although it may not have the grandeur of larger dams, Brewer Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset to the local community, offering a tranquil oasis for individuals to connect with the beauty of the outdoors. With its emphasis on leisure and relaxation, this dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that water resources play in enhancing our quality of life and fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Brewer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Wayland | 55 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,270 cfs | → |
| Wyaconda River Above Canton | 27 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 35 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,750 cfs | → |
| South Fabius River Near Taylor | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brewer Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- See Road Scotland County
- 130th Street Lewis County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Warsaw City Campground
- Battle Of Athens State Park
- Canton City River Park
- Mississippi Riverfront Rv Park
- Shimek State Forest
- Indian Lake Park
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About Brewer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brewer 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 Brewer Lake Dam.