Timber Lake Dam dam
Timber Lake Dam
Timber Lake Dam, located in St. Charles, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation. Built in 1963, this private dam has a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of Dardenne Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition.
Despite being privately owned, Timber Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri and is not regulated or inspected by any state agency. The dam's primary purpose of fire protection highlights its importance in safeguarding the surrounding area and its residents. With a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 20 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timber Lake Dam offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam with a unique mix of purposes. The dam's history, design, and location on a tributary of Dardenne Creek provide valuable insights into the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the role of dams like Timber Lake in mitigating risks and supporting sustainable practices becomes increasingly important.
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 Timber Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 37 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 6 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 669 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timber Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Downtown Washington
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Katy Trail Warren County
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Camp Trinity
- Cuivre River State Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
- Robertsville State Park
Paddle runs
Track Timber Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Timber Lake Dam
Where does the data for Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake Dam.