Govro Dam(Shallow) dam
Govro Dam(Shallow)
Govro Dam(Shallow) in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, stands as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes, showcasing its versatile utility in serving both human and environmental needs. Built in 1968, this earth dam with a buttress core reaches a height of 34 feet and offers a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet across its 6-acre surface area. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as high, its condition remains unassessed as of now, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and reliability.
Situated on TR-SOUTH GABOUR CR, Govro Dam(Shallow) plays a pivotal role in the local water resource management, providing essential support to the surrounding community and ecosystem. Despite being a privately owned structure, the dam's impact extends beyond its primary functions, showcasing the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience in the region. With no state regulation or permitting in place, it becomes imperative for stakeholders to actively monitor and manage the dam's operations to mitigate potential risks and safeguard its long-term sustainability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve into the details of Govro Dam(Shallow), its significance as a critical infrastructure for both fire protection and ecological conservation becomes increasingly apparent. The dam's proximity to the city of STE GENEVIEVE underscores its strategic importance in ensuring water availability and quality for various stakeholders. Moving forward, continued attention to maintenance, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness will be essential to uphold the dam's functionality and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges and water resource demands.
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 Govro Dam(Shallow) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Chester | 277,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 22 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 118 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 48 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 6 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 7,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Govro Dam(Shallow).
Boat launches
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Water Street Chester
- Randolph County
- Il 13 New Athens
Campgrounds
- Hawn State Park
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- St. Francois State Park
- St. Joe State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Track Govro Dam(Shallow) 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 Govro Dam(Shallow)
Where does the data for Govro Dam(Shallow) 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 Govro Dam(Shallow).