La Ferla Lake Dam dam
La Ferla Lake Dam
Located in Herculaneum, Missouri, the La Ferla Lake Dam is a private-owned structure completed in 1972 primarily for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet, this Earth-type dam holds a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam is currently not regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections.
Situated on TR to Sandy Creek, the La Ferla Lake Dam offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified. With its picturesque surroundings and historical significance dating back to the early 70s, the dam serves as a notable landmark in Jefferson County, Missouri.
As a vital part of the local landscape, the La Ferla Lake Dam provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape. While its structural integrity and maintenance status remain in question, the dam's contribution to the community's leisure activities and water resource management cannot be understated. With its unique features and potential for further development, the La Ferla Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of nature, recreation, and infrastructure in the heart of Missouri.
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 La Ferla Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Byrnesville | 505 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 380 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,960 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Fenton Creek Near Fenton | 1 cfs | → |
| Williams Creek Near Peerless Park | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Ferla Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ellis Grove Parkway Jefferson County
- Williamson Road Oakville
- Lemay Ferry Road Oakville
- Allen Road 204, Fenton
- Allen Road Fenton
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
Campgrounds
- Washington State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- St. Francois State Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Backpack Camp 8
Paddle runs
Track La Ferla Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About La Ferla Lake Dam
Where does the data for La Ferla 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 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 La Ferla Lake Dam.