Vitt Lake Dam dam
Vitt Lake Dam
Vitt Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Marthasville, Missouri, along the TR-CHARRETTE CREEK. Built in 1965, this dam serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife pond, grade stabilization, and recreation. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 554 feet, it has a storage capacity of 262 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with no recent condition assessment available.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Vitt Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the community. While it does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet. With a maximum discharge of 221 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to withstand various hydrological conditions. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its risk management measures are in place to ensure public safety and mitigate potential risks.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique features of Vitt Lake Dam, such as its primary purpose as a fish and wildlife pond and its role in grade stabilization. Situated in Warren County, Missouri, this dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. While it may not be regulated by state agencies, the dam's design and construction demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable water management practices. As a focal point of the local landscape, Vitt Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of balancing human needs with the preservation of natural resources.
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 Vitt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 389 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vitt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Downtown Washington
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Cuivre River State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Graham Cave State Park
Paddle runs
Track Vitt 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 Vitt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Vitt 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 Vitt Lake Dam.