Bressie Lake(Too Small) dam
Bressie Lake(Too Small)
Bressie Lake(Too Small) is a charming private recreational lake located in Washington, Missouri, specifically in the city of Leadwood. This Earth-type dam was completed in 1973 and stands at a height of 23 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 43 square miles, Bressie Lake offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities.
Despite its small size, Bressie Lake boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in March 1981, with no recent updates on its maintenance or emergency preparedness. With its primary purpose being recreation, this picturesque lake serves as a tranquil retreat for visitors looking to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding TR-DENT BRANCH-BIG RIVER.
For those interested in exploring lesser-known water resources and dams, Bressie Lake(Too Small) presents an opportunity to appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring these structures for both safety and environmental sustainability. As a private facility in Missouri's rural landscape, this hidden gem offers a glimpse into the intersection of human intervention and natural landscapes, making it a fascinating subject for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
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 Bressie Lake(Too Small) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 40 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 81 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 96 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 332 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bressie Lake(Too Small).
Boat launches
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section Iron County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Crawford County
Campgrounds
- Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge
- Council Bluff Recreation Area
- Panther Branch
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
- Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Track Bressie Lake(Too Small) 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small)
Where does the data for Bressie Lake(Too Small) 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 Bressie Lake(Too Small).