River Oaks Ranch Dam dam
River Oaks Ranch Dam
River Oaks Ranch Dam, also known as Baumstark Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Twin Springs, Missouri. Completed in 1974, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, it plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on Courtois Creek offstream, River Oaks Ranch Dam has a surface area of 4 acres and drains an area of 25 square miles. While the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected or rated for its condition, it is classified as having a significant hazard potential. This underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure for both water resource management and environmental protection.
Despite its lack of state regulation and inspection, River Oaks Ranch Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for the local community in providing water for fire protection, livestock, and recreational fishing. Its location in Crawford County, Missouri, highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in rural areas, underscoring the need for proactive measures to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water use for future generations.
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 River Oaks Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River Near Steelville | 372 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 699 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Cook Station | 49 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 24 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 363 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River Oaks Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
- Crawford County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track River Oaks Ranch 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 River Oaks Ranch Dam
Where does the data for River Oaks Ranch 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 Significant 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 River Oaks Ranch Dam.