Becker Lake Dam dam
Becker Lake Dam
Becker Lake Dam, located in Gasconade, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 50 square miles. Situated on TR-Third Creek, the dam also supports recreational activities in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, Becker Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and ecosystem support in the region. With a surface area of 3 acres, the dam provides essential water storage for fire protection and irrigation purposes while also creating a habitat for small fish populations. Its location in Owensville, Missouri, offers a scenic setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its operational significance in providing water storage and supporting local wildlife underscores the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring. With a focus on safety and environmental conservation, Becker Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Gasconade County, Missouri, contributing to the overall sustainability of the region's water supply and ecosystem health.
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 Becker Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 178 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Hermann | 121,000 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 1,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Becker Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Tea Road Gasconade County
- County Route 809 Osage County
- Gasconade
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Katy Trail Warren County
Campgrounds
- Camp Trinity
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
- Paydown Access - Mdc
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Backpack Camp 4
- Backpack Camp 3
Track Becker Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Becker Lake Dam
Where does the data for Becker 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 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 Becker Lake Dam.