Danube Corporation Lower Dam dam
Danube Corporation Lower Dam
The Danube Corporation Lower Dam, located in Maries County, Missouri, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management for recreational purposes. Completed in 1957, this private-owned earth dam boasts a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 633 acre-feet. Situated on the Keiser Branch river, the dam covers a surface area of 37 acres and serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities.
Despite its recreational appeal, the Danube Corporation Lower Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While its condition has not been officially rated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unspecified. With no inspection frequency specified, stakeholders must ensure that the dam's structural integrity is regularly assessed to mitigate potential risks to surrounding communities and the environment.
As climate change continues to influence water resources and infrastructure, the Danube Corporation Lower Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in managing water levels and providing recreational opportunities. With its rich history and high hazard potential, this earth dam underscores the importance of proactive management and investment in water resource infrastructure to ensure the safety and enjoyment of those who rely on these vital resources.
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 Danube Corporation Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 37,300 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 168 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Danube Corporation Lower 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
- Logan Road Pulaski County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
Campgrounds
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Roubidoux Springs
- Lane Spring Recreation Area
- Lane Spring
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
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 Danube Corporation Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Danube Corporation Lower Dam
Where does the data for Danube Corporation Lower 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 Danube Corporation Lower Dam.