Double D Ranch Dam dam
Double D Ranch Dam
Double D Ranch Dam, also known as Double "D" Ranch Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Warrenton, Missouri. Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 78 feet and has a length of 280 feet. It serves multiple purposes, with a primary focus on water resource management for the Dry Fork tributary. The dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition, according to the most recent assessment in December 2016.
Managed by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, Double D Ranch Dam undergoes regular inspections and is regulated by the state. With a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 275 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and controlling flow in the area. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets safety guidelines and is equipped with emergency preparedness measures.
Situated within the St. Louis District, Double D Ranch Dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure of the region. With a surface area of 1 acre and a drainage area of 7 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources for both agricultural and environmental purposes. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Double D Ranch Dam to be an intriguing example of private infrastructure contributing to the sustainable management of water in Missouri.
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 Double D Ranch 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 Double D Ranch 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 Double D Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Double D Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Double D Ranch 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 Double D Ranch Dam.