Cedar Lake Dam dam
Cedar Lake Dam
Cedar Lake Dam, located in Moselle, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1925, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 65 acre-feet, the dam serves the purpose of providing recreational opportunities in the area.
Situated on the TR to Meramec River, Cedar Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District. Despite its low hazard potential and a lack of state regulation, the dam has not been inspected or rated for its condition. The structure has not undergone any modifications over the years and lacks emergency action plans or inundation maps. With its historical significance and recreational importance, Cedar Lake Dam stands as a picturesque landmark in Franklin County, Missouri.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural ecosystems. With its serene surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, the dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community. However, the lack of regulatory oversight and maintenance raises questions about the long-term sustainability of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions and increased pressure on water resources. As efforts to address these challenges continue, Cedar Lake Dam remains a symbol of both the benefits and risks associated with human interventions in the natural world.
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 Cedar Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 293 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 560 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 410 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 771 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Downtown Washington
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 5
Paddle runs
Track Cedar Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cedar Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cedar 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 Cedar Lake Dam.