Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 dam
Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1
Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1, also known as Lost Creek Watershed Site G-1 Dam, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Lincoln County, Missouri. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet, with a structural height of 33 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Union Creek.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being state regulated, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 100 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 1570 cubic feet per second, serving as an essential component in flood control efforts. While the dam does not have outlet gates, its stone core and soil foundation contribute to its structural integrity.
Located in the Kansas City District, Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 is a key infrastructure for local government in Elsberry, Missouri. Even though it is not inspected regularly, this dam continues to provide vital flood protection for the surrounding area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 can help in appreciating the efforts made to manage and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events on our communities.
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 Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 669 cfs | → |
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 167 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 37 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 145,000 cfs | → |
| Cowmire Creek At Bridgeton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1.
Boat launches
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- Pike County
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- Oak Street Kampsville
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
Track Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 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 Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1
Where does the data for Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1 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 Lost Cr Pilot Watershed Dam G-1.