Peters Lake Dam, located in St.
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Clair, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1972 for recreation purposes. The dam has a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Hoosier Creek and covers a surface area of 6 acres with a drainage area of 70 acres.
Despite being privately owned, Peters Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri and is not regulated, inspected, or enforced by any state agency. The dam has a high hazard potential, but its condition assessment has not been rated. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed with buttress core types and an unlisted/unknown foundation. The emergency action plan for the dam has not been prepared or updated, and no risk assessment or management measures have been implemented.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Peters Lake Dam serves as an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Missouri with limited state oversight and risk management measures. The dam's high hazard potential and lack of a rated condition assessment raise concerns about its safety and the potential impacts of a failure on the surrounding area. The absence of an emergency action plan and updated inundation maps further highlight the need for improved risk management practices for dams like Peters Lake Dam to ensure the safety of nearby communities and the long-term sustainability of water resources.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO HOOSIER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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110cfs |
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486cfs |
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736cfs |
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207cfs |
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226cfs |
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1290cfs |
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Backpack Camp 6
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Backpack Camp 5
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Backpack Camp 8
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Backpack Camp 4
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Backpack Camp 3
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