Argyle Lake Dam dam
Argyle Lake Dam
Argyle Lake Dam, located in Osage, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1904 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. It is situated on the TR-Loose Creek river/stream and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its age, the dam's condition has not been formally assessed since 1981, and it is categorized as having a high hazard potential. While it is not regulated or inspected by state authorities, the dam's ownership and maintenance fall under private responsibility. With its location in a scenic area and its historical significance, Argyle Lake Dam remains a notable landmark in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its engineering marvel and recreational opportunities.
As a part of the St. Louis District, Argyle Lake Dam is a testament to early 20th-century dam construction techniques, featuring an earth core with buttress foundations. While its overall risk assessment and management measures are not publicly available, the dam's presence adds to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape and offers a unique glimpse into Missouri's water resource infrastructure history.
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 Argyle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maries River At Westphalia | 254 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 33,500 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 4,120 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 387 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 2,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Argyle Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Us 50;Us 63 Osage County
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Osage County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Argyle Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Argyle Lake Dam
Where does the data for Argyle 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 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 Argyle Lake Dam.