Pershing Farms Dam dam
Pershing Farms Dam
Located in Gasconade, Missouri, the Pershing Farms Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and recreational activities. Built in 1962, this privately owned earth dam serves the dual purposes of recreation and water supply, with a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. Situated along the Gasconade River, the dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the Pershing Farms Dam has been a reliable structure for over half a century. While not regulated by the state, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure safety and compliance with standards. Despite its modest height of 25 feet and unlisted foundation type, the dam continues to play a vital role in providing recreational opportunities and water supply for the surrounding area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Pershing Farms Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable management practices. With its low risk potential and historical significance, this earth dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptability in the face of changing environmental conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the role that structures like the Pershing Farms Dam play in ensuring the protection and preservation of our natural resources 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 Pershing Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 71 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 6,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pershing Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Gasconade
- Chamois
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Osage County
Campgrounds
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Camp Trinity
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
Paddle runs
Track Pershing Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pershing Farms Dam
Where does the data for Pershing Farms 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 Pershing Farms Dam.