Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam dam
Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam
The Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam, located in St. Francois, Missouri, on the TR-Big River, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply. With a height of 62 feet and a length of 750 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, the Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's moderate risk level is attributed to its location and design characteristics, with no associated structures or outlet gates. Despite the lack of emergency action plans or inundation maps, the dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified, reflecting the need for further assessment and preparedness in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam with unique characteristics and regulatory oversight. Its location on the TR-Big River in Missouri, along with its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, offers insights into the complexities of managing dams for purposes beyond flood control or water supply. As discussions surrounding dam safety and risk management continue, the Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam serves as a valuable example of how regulatory agencies and owners collaborate to ensure the safety and functionality of critical water infrastructure.
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 Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Below Desloge | 80 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 346 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 44 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 361 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam.
Boat launches
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
Campgrounds
- St. Francois State Park
- Washington State Park
- St. Joe State Park
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
Fishing spots
Track Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam
Where does the data for Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 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 Dresser Minerals Sec. 19 Dam.