Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam dam
Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam
Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam, located in Warren County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Completed in 1989, this Earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and has a length of 460 feet, providing a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR Dry Fork, is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM in Missouri.
Despite having a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2007, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years. The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures for Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam are not currently available. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam's capacity to withstand potential emergencies and subsequent inundation events is a matter of ongoing concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As an integral part of the local water management infrastructure, Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of TR Dry Fork and providing water storage for the surrounding area. Climate change impacts and evolving regulatory standards may necessitate periodic updates and enhancements to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of this essential structure in Warren County.
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 Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam -- 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 | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam.
Boat launches
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Downtown Washington
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Gasconade
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Klondike County Park
- Cuivre River State Park
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
Paddle runs
Track Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam
Where does the data for Fred & Pat's Bear Pit 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 Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam.