Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam dam
Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam
The Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, this dam serves multiple purposes, including providing water storage for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not been inspected in recent years, but it is still considered safe for its intended use.
Situated on TR to Brush Creek, this dam is managed by the Missouri state agency and falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a primary purpose of "Other," the Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite lacking certain regulatory measures and a current inspection schedule, the dam continues to operate effectively and safely, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned structure with a significant storage capacity. With its unique design and location in a picturesque setting, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices. While further evaluation and regular inspections may be needed to ensure its long-term safety, the Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam remains a key feature in the local ecosystem and a testament to the importance of preserving our 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 Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 377 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Downtown Washington
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
- Backpack Camp 5
Paddle runs
Track Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam
Where does the data for Missouri Botanical Gardens 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 Missouri Botanical Gardens Lake Dam.