Helmut Weber Dam dam
Helmut Weber Dam
Helmut Weber Dam, located in Gasconade, Missouri, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 2000, this private-owned Earth dam primarily serves as a recreational area for enthusiasts looking to enjoy the beauty of the COLE CREEK TRIB OF MO. RIVER. With a dam height of 44 feet and a length of 540 feet, the structure offers a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.3 acres.
Maintained and regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Helmut Weber Dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition is currently not rated. Despite not being federally owned or funded, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulatory standards. With the surrounding area benefiting from its recreational opportunities, the dam serves as a vital component of both water management and environmental preservation efforts in the region.
The presence of Helmut Weber Dam, under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District, highlights the collaborative efforts required to manage and protect water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates continue to prioritize sustainable practices, the significance of structures like Helmut Weber Dam in promoting environmental stewardship and community well-being cannot be overstated.
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 Helmut Weber Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Hermann | 133,000 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 329 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River Near High Gate | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Helmut Weber Dam.
Boat launches
- Gasconade
- Wharf Street 200, Hermann
- Chamois
- Katy Trail Warren County
- Loutre River Trail Montgomery County
- Buchheit Road 128, Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Hermann City Rv Park
- Chamois Access - Mdc
- Camp Trinity
- Graham Cave State Park
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
- Rollins Ferry Access - Mdc
Paddle runs
Track Helmut Weber Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Helmut Weber Dam
Where does the data for Helmut Weber 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 Significant 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 Helmut Weber Dam.