Lake Kal-Tatri dam
Lake Kal-Tatri
Lake Kal-Tatri, located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, is a privately owned recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for enthusiasts. This Earth dam, completed in 1966, stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, the lake is nestled within a drainage area of 1798 acres, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Despite its recreational allure, Lake Kal-Tatri poses a high hazard potential, as it has not been rated for condition assessment since its last inspection in 1978. The dam's emergency action plan status and compliance with guidelines remain unclear, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the dynamic challenges posed by the lake's structural integrity and the potential implications for the surrounding environment.
As climate change impacts intensify, the importance of maintaining and evaluating infrastructure like Lake Kal-Tatri becomes increasingly critical. With its strategic location and historical significance, this privately owned reservoir serves as a pivotal hub for water-related activities in the area. Engaging with the complexities of dam safety and emergency preparedness at Lake Kal-Tatri offers a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to explore the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in a captivating setting.
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 Lake Kal-Tatri -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Below Desloge | 103 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 6 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 22 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 124 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 257,000 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Kal-Tatri.
Boat launches
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
Campgrounds
- Hawn State Park
- St. Joe State Park
- Silver Mines
- Silver Mines Recreation Area
- St. Francois State Park
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
Track Lake Kal-Tatri 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 Lake Kal-Tatri
Where does the data for Lake Kal-Tatri 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 Lake Kal-Tatri.