Palazzo Lake Dam dam
Palazzo Lake Dam
Palazzo Lake Dam, located in Chain of Rocks, Missouri, is a private recreational dam built in 1960 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Indian Camp Creek, within Warren County, Missouri, and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District.
Despite its recreational use, Palazzo Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and there are no emergency action plans in place. With a drainage area of 140 square miles, the dam poses a potential risk to surrounding areas in the event of a failure. Despite these concerns, the dam remains an important feature in the region for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource management.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and safety of dams like Palazzo Lake Dam to ensure the protection of communities and the environment. By staying informed about the potential risks and management measures associated with dams, we can work towards sustainable water resource management and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Palazzo Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palazzo Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
- Katy Trail Warren County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
Track Palazzo Lake 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 Palazzo Lake Dam
Where does the data for Palazzo 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 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 Palazzo Lake Dam.