Mine Lamotte Dam dam
Mine Lamotte Dam
The Mine Lamotte Dam, located in Fredericktown, Missouri, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Completed in 1870, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Little St Francois River, the dam covers a surface area of 18 acres and serves a drainage area of 575 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, the Mine Lamotte Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in September 1979, highlighting the need for updated evaluations and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, it is crucial for the dam's owners to take responsibility for its upkeep and emergency preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Mine Lamotte Dam will find its historical significance and recreational value intriguing. However, the lack of recent inspections and maintenance, coupled with its high hazard potential, raise concerns about the dam's safety and the potential risks it poses to the surrounding area. As discussions around dam safety and climate change intensify, the Mine Lamotte Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive management and monitoring of water infrastructure to prevent disasters and protect communities.
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 Mine Lamotte Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 3 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 96 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 84 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 20 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 81 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mine Lamotte Dam.
Boat launches
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Mudlick Equestrian And Hike Trail Wayne County
- Water Street Chester
Campgrounds
- Silver Mines Recreation Area
- Silver Mines
- Hawn State Park
- Marble Creek Recreation Area
- Marble Creek Rec Area
- St. Joe State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Track Mine Lamotte Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mine Lamotte Dam
Where does the data for Mine Lamotte 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 Mine Lamotte Dam.