Meadow Lake Estates Dam dam
Meadow Lake Estates Dam
Meadow Lake Estates Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, stands as a vital structure in the region's water resource management. Completed in 1992, this earth dam primarily serves as a recreational area, offering a surface area of 5 acres for outdoor activities. With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the surrounding area.
Despite its important role in water management, Meadow Lake Estates Dam holds a high hazard potential, urging the need for regular inspections and risk assessment. The dam, built on Busch Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 15 feet. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk management measures are deemed moderate, indicating the necessity for proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
Owned privately, Meadow Lake Estates Dam offers a picturesque recreational spot in Washington, Missouri, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its serene surroundings and essential water storage capabilities, this dam stands as a vital component in the region's ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of responsible management and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the environment for future generations.
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 Meadow Lake Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 1 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 22 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 361 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadow Lake Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Downtown Washington
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Camp Trinity
- Robertsville State Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
Paddle runs
Track Meadow Lake Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meadow Lake Estates Dam
Where does the data for Meadow Lake Estates 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 Meadow Lake Estates Dam.