Baumgartner Lake Dam dam
Baumgartner Lake Dam
Baumgartner Lake Dam, located in Holts Summit, Missouri, is a state-owned structure designed by Louis Vetter with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1991, the dam stands at a height of 61.5 feet and has a length of 470 feet, creating a surface area of 30 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 742 acre-feet. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program of the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
This earth dam, primarily constructed with stone core and supported by rock and soil foundations, spans the Cason Branch river and serves as a recreational hub for the community. Although the dam has a high hazard potential, its condition assessment in 2011 deemed it satisfactory, with a moderate risk assessment. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard. With a spillway width of 60 feet and no outlet gates, Baumgartner Lake Dam remains a key feature in the water resource management of Callaway County, Missouri.
Its strategic location and sprawling surface area make it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and water sports enthusiasts. The dam's contribution to flood control and water supply management in the region, along with its recreational opportunities, make Baumgartner Lake Dam a vital asset that adds to the natural beauty and sustainability of the area.
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 Baumgartner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 6,210 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 37,200 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baumgartner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Callaway County
- Jefferson City
- Osage County
- Us 50;Us 63 Osage County
- South River Road Boone County
- Mo 179 Cole County
Track Baumgartner 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 Baumgartner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Baumgartner 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 Baumgartner Lake Dam.