Oscar F Juergens Dam Dam
Oscar F Juergens Dam
Oscar F Juergens Dam, located in Franklin, Missouri, was completed in 1969 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 75 acres, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and water sports.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no outlet gates or associated structures, the dam is designed primarily for recreational use rather than flood control or water management. Situated on Clates Creek Offstream, Oscar F Juergens Dam provides a serene environment for visitors to enjoy nature and engage in various water-related activities.
Although the dam is not under state regulation or enforcement, its presence adds value to the surrounding area and offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature. With Blaine Luetkemeyer as the local representative, visitors can rest assured that the dam is in good hands and continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Oscar F Juergens Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 282 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 42 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 569 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 76,600 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,330 cfs | → |
About Oscar F Juergens Dam
Where does the data for Oscar F Juergens 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 below 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.
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.