Elsenraat Lake Dam dam
Elsenraat Lake Dam
Elsenraat Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Missouri, was completed in 1974 with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet, with a hydraulic height of 27 feet and a structural height of 29 feet. It spans 300 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 11 acres for recreational activities. The dam is situated on the TR-Loutre River and is under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Elsenraat Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam is currently in a condition that is not rated, and the last inspection date is unknown. While the dam does not have any outlet gates, it does have an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet. The surrounding area is at moderate risk, and there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place at this time.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of dams will find Elsenraat Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study. With its recreational purpose and moderate risk level, this earth dam provides valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining and monitoring water resources in the region. Further research and analysis of this dam could contribute to a better understanding of the intersection between human activities, environmental factors, and climate change impacts on water systems.
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 Elsenraat Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elsenraat Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Gasconade
- Loutre River Trail Montgomery County
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Chamois
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Camp Trinity
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
Paddle runs
Track Elsenraat Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elsenraat Lake Dam
Where does the data for Elsenraat 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 Elsenraat Lake Dam.