Settle Mine Dam #2 dam
Settle Mine Dam #2
Settle Mine Dam #2, located in Potosi, Missouri, stands as a crucial water resource structure built in 1971 with a primary purpose that extends beyond traditional water management. This rockfill dam, standing at 68 feet tall and stretching over 1600 feet in length, serves as a vital component for the surrounding area's infrastructure. With a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a drainage area of 160 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in regulating water flow in the TR-Mine A Breton Creek.
Despite being privately owned, Settle Mine Dam #2 is subject to state regulation and inspection, with the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program overseeing its safety and maintenance. The dam has a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, ensuring its reliability in the face of potential emergencies. The last inspection took place in November 2016, with a comprehensive assessment conducted in July 2015 to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety for the community.
As a key structure in the region, Settle Mine Dam #2 not only provides essential water management services but also contributes to the overall environmental and climate resilience of the area. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding against potential flood risks and ensuring a stable water supply for the residents of Washington County, Missouri. Its presence highlights the importance of effective dam management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges.
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 Settle Mine Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Irondale | 40 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 332 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 81 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 596 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 5 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 368 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Settle Mine Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Crawford County
Campgrounds
- Washington State Park
- St. Francois State Park
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hazel Creek
- Berryman
Fishing spots
Track Settle Mine Dam #2 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 Settle Mine Dam #2
Where does the data for Settle Mine Dam #2 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 Settle Mine Dam #2.