Parole Mine Dam dam
Parole Mine Dam
Located in Parole, Missouri, the Parole Mine Dam is a private-owned earth dam constructed in 1968 for recreational purposes along the Springtown Branch river. Standing at 64 feet in height and 870 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 71 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2007 deemed it satisfactory, with inspections conducted every two years to ensure its safety.
Managed by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, the Parole Mine Dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly to meet safety standards. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a maximum discharge capacity of 8320 cubic feet per second, serving as a recreational spot for the local community while also contributing to tailings management. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam remains under close monitoring to implement effective risk management measures and emergency action plans.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering feat of the Parole Mine Dam, as it combines recreational benefits with environmental responsibility. As a vital part of the local infrastructure in Washington County, Missouri, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. With its history dating back to the late 1960s, the Parole Mine Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing the power of water for both leisure and practical purposes.
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 Parole Mine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 40 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 596 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 303 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 39 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parole Mine Dam.
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Crawford County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
- Berryman Campground
- Berryman
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
Track Parole Mine Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Parole Mine Dam
Where does the data for Parole Mine 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 Parole Mine Dam.