Starr Lake Dam dam
Starr Lake Dam
Starr Lake Dam, located in Cole County, Missouri, was completed in 1972 and serves as a vital resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This privately-owned earth dam stands at 30 feet high and has a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 32 square miles, Starr Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Although not regulated by the state, Starr Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not rated. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed with buttress core types to ensure structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently not available, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to preserve its functionality and safeguard the surrounding community.
Starr Lake Dam's strategic location along the TR Clark Fork river underscores its significance in water management and conservation efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the dam's condition and potential risks can help in promoting sustainable practices and protecting this essential infrastructure for future generations.
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 Starr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 18,300 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 110 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 51,500 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 55 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 13,700 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Starr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Scheuler Ferry Road West 698, Miller County
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- Jefferson City
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
- Callaway County
Campgrounds
- Binder Park
- Pine Ridge Recreation Area
- Pine Ridge
- Pine Ridge Campground
- Cooper's Landing Campground
- Versailles City Park
Track Starr Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Starr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Starr 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 Starr Lake Dam.