Egan Lake Dam dam
Egan Lake Dam
Egan Lake Dam, located in Phelps, Missouri, was completed in 1963 and serves as a recreational water resource along TR-Clear Creek. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet. With a surface area of 5 acres and draining an area of 180 acres, the dam is primarily designed for recreation purposes and is privately owned.
Despite its low hazard potential and unlisted foundation type, Egan Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are also unknown, highlighting potential gaps in its maintenance and safety protocols. However, the dam's location in a scenic area with opportunities for outdoor activities makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore Egan Lake Dam for recreational purposes, it is crucial to consider the lack of detailed information regarding its condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk assessment measures. While the dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities, ensuring its safety and maintenance protocols are up to standard will be essential in preserving its recreational value and protecting the surrounding environment. Further evaluation and improvement of the dam's safety measures may be necessary to address any potential risks and enhance the overall experience for visitors.
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 Egan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 299 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 41 cfs | → |
| Little Piney Creek At Newburg | 168 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Egan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Prairie Lake Road Phelps County
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Crawford County
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Onondaga Cave State Park
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Lane Spring
- Backpack Camp 3
- Backpack Camp 4
Paddle runs
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Northern Boundary Of Fort Leonard Wood To North Section Line Of Sec 31, T36n, R10w
- Missouri State Highway 17 To Fort Leonard Wood (Army Base)
- County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
Track Egan Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Egan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Egan 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 Egan Lake Dam.