The Place Lake Dam dam
The Place Lake Dam
The Place Lake Dam, located in Potosi, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 16 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam is privately owned and is situated on the TR-Mine A Breton Creek. It has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, The Place Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and its condition has not been rated. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in August 1980, and there is no designated inspection frequency listed. The dam has not been modified since its completion and does not have an emergency action plan in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, The Place Lake Dam provides an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational dam with high hazard potential. Its location in the scenic Washington County, Missouri, adds to its appeal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty while also being aware of the potential risks associated with the dam.
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 The Place Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 53 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 99 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 398 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 29 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 2,730 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near The Place Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Crawford County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
- Washington State Park
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track The Place 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 The Place Lake Dam
Where does the data for The Place 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 High 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 The Place Lake Dam.