Garofalo Lake Dam dam
Garofalo Lake Dam
Garofalo Lake Dam, located in Gasconade County, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-BARREN FORK-BOEUF CREEK, it covers a surface area of 5 acres and serves a drainage area of 62 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and it has not been inspected or regulated by state agencies.
Owned privately, Garofalo Lake Dam is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy recreational activities in a serene natural setting. Its location in Washington, Missouri, provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat by the water. With its buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation, the dam offers a safe and secure environment for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities.
Although lacking a formal risk assessment and emergency action plan, Garofalo Lake Dam remains a picturesque destination for individuals seeking a leisurely day out in the heart of Gasconade County. As a key part of the local landscape, this dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to appreciate the beauty of nature while engaging in outdoor adventures.
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 Garofalo Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 121,000 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Garofalo Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gasconade
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- County Route 809 Osage County
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Backpack Camp 6
- Backpack Camp 5
Paddle runs
Track Garofalo Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Garofalo Lake Dam
Where does the data for Garofalo 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 Garofalo Lake Dam.