Khani Dam dam
Khani Dam
Khani Dam, located in St. Charles, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 2001. Standing at a height of 57 feet with a hydraulic height of 50 feet, this structure has a storage capacity of 527 acre-feet and a drainage area of 399 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of water resource management in the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 417 acre-feet and an impressive surface area of 25 acres.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri, Khani Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a hazard potential classified as 'High', the dam has been assessed as 'Satisfactory' in condition as of December 2007. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their preparedness and compliance with guidelines are not specified in the available data. Despite some uncertainties surrounding its management and risk assessment, Khani Dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control, water storage, and environmental conservation efforts in the area.
Overall, Khani Dam stands as a significant landmark in the water resource management landscape of Missouri, providing essential services for the region while facing challenges typical of dam structures. Its completion in 2001 marked a milestone in water infrastructure development, and its ongoing maintenance and inspection reflect a commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of this crucial asset. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Khani Dam is a subject of interest and study, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental management, and regulatory oversight in the realm of water infrastructure.
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 Khani Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 11 cfs | → |
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Khani Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- Downtown Washington
Track Khani Dam 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 Khani Dam
Where does the data for Khani 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 Khani Dam.