Borgelt Lake Dam dam
Borgelt Lake Dam
Borgelt Lake Dam, located in St. Peters, Missouri, was completed in 1964 and serves as a private recreational facility along Tr Dardenne Creek. The dam is primarily an earth structure with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 66 square miles, the dam offers a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Borgelt Lake Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, regulation, or permitting. The dam is not inspected, regulated, or enforced by any state agency, making it unique in terms of its management and oversight. With its primary purpose being recreation, the dam offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy the serene beauty of the surrounding area.
Situated within the Kansas City District and under the congressional representation of Blaine Luetkemeyer (R), Borgelt Lake Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship in maintaining water resources for recreational purposes. While lacking in official assessments and emergency preparedness, the dam's existence adds to the diversity of water infrastructure in the region, catering to those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Missouri.
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 Borgelt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 37 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 6 cfs | → |
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 23 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 669 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Borgelt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Downtown Washington
- Scott A Lewis Lane Cottleville
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
- Cuivre River State Park
- Camp Trinity
- Robertsville State Park
Paddle runs
Track Borgelt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Borgelt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Borgelt 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 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 Borgelt Lake Dam.