Bumb Lake Dam #3 dam
Bumb Lake Dam #3
Bumb Lake Dam #3, located in Jonesburg, Missouri, was completed in 1980 with a primary purpose of recreation. This private earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Situated on TR Little Lost Creek, the dam encompasses a surface area of 2 acres and serves a drainage area of 63 square miles. Despite its small size, Bumb Lake Dam #3 has a high hazard potential, making it crucial for proper maintenance and monitoring.
Owned and operated by a private entity, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown. With no state regulation or inspection, the responsibility for the safety and upkeep of Bumb Lake Dam #3 falls solely on its private owner. Given its high hazard potential and lack of recent inspection data, water resource and climate enthusiasts should pay attention to this dam and advocate for proper safety measures to protect the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential risks associated with dam failure.
As a part of the St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers, Bumb Lake Dam #3 may benefit from increased federal oversight and funding for maintenance and safety improvements. Climate change and extreme weather events further underline the importance of ensuring the resilience of dams like Bumb Lake Dam #3 in the face of evolving environmental challenges. By staying informed and advocating for proper management of this dam, enthusiasts can contribute to the protection of water resources and the mitigation of climate-related risks in their local community.
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 Bumb Lake Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bumb Lake Dam #3.
Boat launches
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Gasconade
- Loutre River Trail Montgomery County
- Downtown Washington
Campgrounds
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Camp Trinity
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
- Cuivre River State Park
- Chamois Access - Mdc
Paddle runs
Track Bumb Lake Dam #3 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 Bumb Lake Dam #3
Where does the data for Bumb Lake Dam #3 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 Bumb Lake Dam #3.