Bunge dam
Bunge
Bunge, H. Lake Dam in Missouri, completed in 1974, serves as a vital recreational resource for visitors seeking outdoor activities. This privately owned Earth dam stands 24 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, providing a serene 7-acre surface area for recreational use. The dam is located on TR Charrette Creek in Marthasville, Warren County, and is managed by the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Bunge, H. Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections to ensure public safety. While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, its significant storage capacity and location near a populated area underscore the importance of emergency preparedness and risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be fascinated by the unique design and function of Bunge, H. Lake Dam, as well as the potential challenges posed by its high hazard potential. As a key feature in the local landscape, this dam provides both recreational opportunities and important water storage capacity, making it a critical element in the area's water resource infrastructure. Its location on TR Charrette Creek also highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and the need for sustainable management practices to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
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 Bunge -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 121,000 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 22 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 1 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 199 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bunge.
Boat launches
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Downtown Washington
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Klondike County Park
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Cuivre River State Park
Paddle runs
Track Bunge 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 Bunge
Where does the data for Bunge 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 High 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 Bunge.