Siegmund Lake Dam dam
Siegmund Lake Dam
Located in Wright City, Missouri, Siegmund Lake Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 30 feet, the dam was completed in 1965 and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, the dam sits on the TR Charrette Creek and covers a surface area of 5 acres within a drainage area of 35 square miles.
Despite being privately owned, Siegmund Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in December 1980, with no recent updates on its emergency action plan or risk assessment. The dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, raising concerns about its maintenance and safety standards in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Siegmund Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure with significant storage capacity but limited oversight and maintenance. With its proximity to TR Charrette Creek and the potential risks posed by its high hazard potential, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and management of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Siegmund 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 | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Siegmund Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Downtown Washington
- Lakeside Trail Lincoln County
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Camp Trinity
- Cuivre River State Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Hermann City Rv Park
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
Paddle runs
Track Siegmund Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Siegmund Lake Dam
Where does the data for Siegmund 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 Siegmund Lake Dam.