Berndt Lake Dam-Nese dam
Berndt Lake Dam-Nese
Berndt Lake Dam-Nese,Sec 25 is a private earth dam located in Mercer County, Missouri, near the city of Princeton. The dam, with a height of 30 feet, was completed with a primary purpose listed as 'Other'. It has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet. The dam is associated with the TR-POPS BRANCH river or stream and covers a surface area of 2 acres within a drainage area of 110 acres.
Despite being privately owned, the dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The structure is not regulated by the state nor does it have any state enforcement, inspection, or permitting requirements. It is not affiliated with any federal agencies and has not been modified or inspected in recent years. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unknown, making it crucial for local authorities and residents to stay informed about potential risks and emergency contacts in case of a breach or failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Berndt Lake Dam-Nese,Sec 25 an intriguing structure due to its unique design as an earth dam with a buttress core type. The dam's location, height, storage capacity, and hazard potential offer a complex yet fascinating insight into the management and maintenance of dams in rural areas. With a lack of recent assessments and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and emergency preparedness for potentially high-risk structures in the region.
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 Berndt Lake Dam-Nese -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson River At Davis City | 11,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 2,690 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 32,300 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 7,480 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 2,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berndt Lake Dam-Nese.
Track Berndt Lake Dam-Nese 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 Berndt Lake Dam-Nese
Where does the data for Berndt Lake Dam-Nese 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 High 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 Berndt Lake Dam-Nese.