Boston Lakewood Park Dam dam
Boston Lakewood Park Dam
Located in Robertsville, Missouri, the Boston Lakewood Park Dam is a private recreational structure designed by Ray Boston in 1970. Standing at a height of 41 feet and stretching 1080 feet in length, this earth dam with a stone core serves the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 416 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 28 acres, drawing visitors to enjoy the scenic surroundings and activities available.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the Boston Lakewood Park Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a moderate risk level assigned. Regular inspections and enforcement by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, with the last inspection conducted in January 2017. With a drainage area of 222 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2104 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding environment.
As a key feature in the TRIB-PIN OAK CREEK watershed, the Boston Lakewood Park Dam serves as a vital element in the local ecosystem and water management infrastructure. With its impressive design and recreational offerings, this dam is not only a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts but also a critical asset in maintaining water quality and flood control in Franklin County, Missouri.
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 Boston Lakewood Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 12,000 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 13,400 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 900 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 13 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 15,200 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boston Lakewood Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Downtown Washington
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
- Camp Trinity
Paddle runs
Track Boston Lakewood Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Boston Lakewood Park Dam
Where does the data for Boston Lakewood Park 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 Boston Lakewood Park Dam.