Alexander Farms Dam dam
Alexander Farms Dam
Alexander Farms Dam, located in Pulaski, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1960 primarily for recreation purposes. With a structural height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, the dam serves as a scenic spot for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on its 9-acre surface area. Situated on the TR-Tavern Creek, the dam is part of the St. Louis District and is overseen by the state of Missouri.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Alexander Farms Dam lacks certain safety features such as spillways and outlet gates. The dam has not been inspected recently, and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the dam may not pose an immediate risk, the absence of regular inspections and emergency preparedness could potentially lead to safety concerns in the future. As a popular recreational site, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety measures are crucial for the well-being of visitors and surrounding communities.
With its tranquil setting and recreational opportunities, Alexander Farms Dam offers a picturesque escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. However, as with any man-made structure, regular maintenance, inspections, and emergency planning are essential to ensure the safety of all who visit and live nearby. By addressing the current gaps in safety features and oversight, the dam can continue to provide a peaceful retreat while minimizing potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Alexander Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 336 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 327 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 134 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alexander Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Road 17740, Pulaski County
- Running River Drive Pulaski County
- Logan Road Pulaski County
- Mccubbins Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Roubidoux Springs
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Piney River Military - Fort Leonard Wood
- Ho-Humm Canoe Rental & Campground
- Lane Spring Recreation Area
Track Alexander Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Alexander Farms Dam
Where does the data for Alexander Farms 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 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 Alexander Farms Dam.