Bollinger Lake Dam dam
Bollinger Lake Dam
Bollinger Lake Dam in Missouri, nestled in the picturesque town of Whitewater, stands as a beacon for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private dam, primarily built for recreational purposes, boasts an impressive height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tranquil TR-DRUNKEN CREEK, offering a serene setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Despite its high hazard potential, Bollinger Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, with a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and a drainage area of 200 square miles, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. While its inspection frequency is currently listed as 0, the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness are vital aspects to consider for the safety and sustainability of the surrounding community.
Managed by the St. Louis District and situated in Bollinger County, Missouri, Bollinger Lake Dam is a hidden gem for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Bollinger Lake Dam becomes increasingly evident. With its unique design and recreational significance, this dam serves as a symbol of the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation.
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 Bollinger Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Castor River At Zalma | 147 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Thebes | 290,000 cfs | → |
| Little St. Francis River At Fredericktown | 3 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 20 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 84 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 566 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bollinger Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway U Cape Girardeau County
- Red Star Access
- 2nd Street Thebes
- Cape Girardeau County
- Clear Creek Levee Road Union County
Campgrounds
- Lake Girardeau Conservation Area - Mdc
- General Watkins Conservation Area - Mdc
- Trail Of Tears State Park
- Pine Hills Campground
- Pine Hills
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
Track Bollinger Lake 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 Bollinger Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bollinger 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 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 Bollinger Lake Dam.