Lake Serene Dam dam
Lake Serene Dam
Lake Serene Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction along a tributary of Calvey Creek. Built in 1957, this private earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 1,175 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 913 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has been inspected regularly and deemed to be in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential due to its critical role in preventing flooding in the area.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves as a recreational spot, offering a surface area of 65 acres for water activities. Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG of Missouri, Lake Serene Dam has a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,000 cubic feet per second. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2014, ensuring that necessary measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
This Earth dam is a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure, providing both flood protection and recreational opportunities for the community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would appreciate the engineering ingenuity behind Lake Serene Dam, as well as the meticulous regulatory oversight that ensures its safety and functionality for years to come.
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 Lake Serene Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 377 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Serene Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Downtown Washington
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 6
Paddle runs
Track Lake Serene Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Serene Dam
Where does the data for Lake Serene 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 Lake Serene Dam.