Mississippi Lime Upper Dam dam
Mississippi Lime Upper Dam
Mississippi Lime Upper Dam, also known as Mississippi Lime Upper South Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Completed in 1992, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 81 feet and has a length of 2700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 850 acre-feet. The dam serves a vital purpose in regulating water flow and providing flood control in the area, with a drainage area of 90 square miles.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, the dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards. With a high hazard potential due to its size and location, the dam has been rated as in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007. Emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks, and the dam's moderate risk level is continuously monitored and managed to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
Mississippi Lime Upper Dam is a key component in water resource management in the region, providing essential flood control and water storage capabilities. With its strategic location and design, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the water supply and protecting against potential hazards, making it a vital asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and appreciate in the ongoing effort to ensure the sustainability and resilience of our water systems.
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 Mississippi Lime Upper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Chester | 240,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 22 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 100 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 49 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 6,950 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mississippi Lime Upper Dam.
Boat launches
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Randolph County
- Il 13 New Athens
Campgrounds
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Hawn State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- St. Francois State Park
- St. Joe State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Track Mississippi Lime Upper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mississippi Lime Upper Dam
Where does the data for Mississippi Lime Upper 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 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 Mississippi Lime Upper Dam.