Lake Northwoods Dam West dam
Lake Northwoods Dam West
Lake Northwoods Dam West, located in Gasconade, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. This rockfill dam, with a height of 33 feet, was completed in 1969 and has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the Bay City area.
The dam, situated on TR-SECOND CREEK, is under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being privately owned, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for condition assessment. Although there are no associated structures, the recreational area covers a surface area of 4 acres and is surrounded by a drainage area of 24 square miles.
While Lake Northwoods Dam West may not have a significant impact on water resource management or climate change mitigation, it provides a valuable recreational space for the community. With its serene surroundings and ample storage capacity, the dam serves as a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in the Gasconade County area.
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 Northwoods Dam West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 121,000 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Northwoods Dam West.
Boat launches
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Gasconade
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Katy Trail Warren County
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Backpack Camp 4
Track Lake Northwoods Dam West in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Northwoods Dam West
Where does the data for Lake Northwoods Dam West 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 Lake Northwoods Dam West.