Dilthey Lake Dam dam
Dilthey Lake Dam
Located in Pettis, Missouri, the Dilthey Lake Dam is a private-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1960, this earth dam with a structural height of 30 feet provides a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a normal storage of 19 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-Lamine River and covers a surface area of 2 acres with a drainage area of 10 acres, making it an essential resource for water activities and wildlife habitat in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Dilthey Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment. With no state regulation, permitting, or inspection required, the dam serves as an important recreational spot without significant oversight. The dam's lack of associated structures and federal agency involvement make it a unique and self-sustaining resource for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates to enjoy.
For those interested in water resource management and climate conservation, the Dilthey Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned earth dam with a focus on recreation. Its tranquil location on the TR-Lamine River in Pettis, Missouri, offers a haven for water activities and wildlife, while also raising questions about the lack of regulatory oversight and maintenance assessments. As enthusiasts explore the dam's history and significance, they can appreciate its role in providing a peaceful retreat and natural habitat 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 Dilthey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 117 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River At Blue Lick | 220 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Boonville | 41,800 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Glasgow | 44,500 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 6 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 40,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dilthey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Swinging Bridge Drive Cooper County
- Buffalo Prairie Drive Cooper County
- I 70;Us 40 Cooper County
- Cooney Blackwater
- State Highway 41 Cooper County
- County Road K Saline County
Track Dilthey Lake Dam 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 Dilthey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dilthey 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 Dilthey Lake Dam.