Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam dam
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam
Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam, located in St. Charles, Missouri, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation as well as recreational activities. Built in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 194 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to create a fish and wildlife pond, with a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.4 acres.
Managed by a private owner, this dam on the TR-Missouri River is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. Despite not being regulated by the state, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the local ecosystem and providing a safe space for outdoor enthusiasts. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is constructed with stone core types and a soil foundation. With its strategic location and purpose, Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam contributes significantly to the water resource management efforts in the area.
While not currently subject to regular inspections or enforcement measures, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its structural integrity. As a key component of the local landscape, this dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between water resource management and climate resilience. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam offers a fascinating case study in balancing environmental conservation with human recreation needs in a dynamic ecosystem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 185 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 11 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 2,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam.
Boat launches
- Downtown Washington
- Stierberger Court Union
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Camp Trinity
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
Paddle runs
Track Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam
Where does the data for Aholt Farms East Lake Lower 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 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 Aholt Farms East Lake Lower Dam.