Bond Lake Dam dam
Bond Lake Dam
Bond Lake Dam, located in Moniteau, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1977 primarily for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. The dam overlooks the TR-Moreau Creek and covers a drainage area of 185 acres, providing essential water for fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds in addition to irrigation.
Despite its critical role in water management, Bond Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being rated as "Not Rated." The dam has not been inspected recently, raising concerns about its structural integrity and potential risks in case of emergencies. With its location in a region prone to climate fluctuations, enthusiasts in water resource and climate fields may find interest in monitoring and assessing the long-term sustainability and safety of this significant water infrastructure.
As a part of the St. Louis District, Bond Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human reliance on water resources and the need for responsible dam management in the face of changing environmental conditions. Its historical significance and impact on local water supply systems make it a focal point for discussions on water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region.
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 Bond Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 18,300 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 13,700 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 110 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 51,500 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 55 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bond Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Kings Bluff Drive 201, Miller County
- River Road 218, Tuscumbia
- Bluebird 17, Lake Ozark
- Miller County
- Old Ferry Road 10801, Cole County
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Binder Park
- Versailles City Park
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Cooper's Landing Campground
- Pine Ridge
Track Bond Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bond Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bond 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 Bond Lake Dam.