Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) dam
Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)
Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) in Jefferson, Missouri, offers a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private recreation area, completed in 1965, is nestled amidst the beauty of nature, with a low hazard potential and a structural height of 21 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the 5-acre surface area and the surrounding 45-acre drainage area.
Located in Times Beach, the dam boasts a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 27 acre-feet. While the dam's spillway type and discharge information are unspecified, its condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 1981. The dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are also pending updates. Despite these gaps, Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) stands as a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of Missouri.
With its Earth dam type and Buttress core design, Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) offers a safe and inviting environment for recreation activities. Surrounded by the TR to Skullbones Creek, this hidden gem is maintained by private owners and remains unregulated by the state. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to explore and appreciate the beauty of Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small), its low hazard potential and tranquil ambiance make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature.
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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Byrnesville | 3,290 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 9,880 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 423 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 13,400 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 8,520 cfs | → |
| Williams Creek Near Peerless Park | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small).
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Ellis Grove Parkway Jefferson County
- Allen Road 204, Fenton
- Allen Road Fenton
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Williamson Road Oakville
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Washington State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 7
Paddle runs
Track Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small)
Where does the data for Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) 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 Low 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 Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small).