Dresser No. 11 dam
Dresser No. 11
Dresser No. 11, also known as Dresser #11 Tailings Pond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Fletcher, Missouri. This dam, designed by J. Cook, was completed in 1975 and stands at a height of 90 feet with a structural height of 87 feet. With a primary purpose of containing tailings, the dam has a storage capacity of 533 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 370 acres.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 20 feet, and it has a high hazard potential rating. Despite this, the condition assessment in 2007 reported the structure to be in satisfactory condition. The last inspection in August 2016 indicated that the dam is inspected every two years, meeting state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Located along the TR to Big River, Dresser No. 11 poses a moderate risk, and while there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 4200 cubic feet per second. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate impact assessment for enthusiasts in the field.
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 Dresser No. 11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Near Richwoods | 398 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 99 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 3,090 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 53 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 8,510 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dresser No. 11.
Boat launches
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Bismarch Lake Road St. Francois County
- Stierberger Court Union
- Williamson Road Oakville
Campgrounds
- Washington State Park
- St. Francois State Park
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Robertsville State Park
- St. Joe State Park
- Backpack Camp 8
Fishing spots
Track Dresser No. 11 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 Dresser No. 11
Where does the data for Dresser No. 11 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 Dresser No. 11.