Valley View Lake Dam dam
Valley View Lake Dam
Valley View Lake Dam, located in Crystal City, Missouri, is a privately owned structure designed by SHANNON & WILSON. The dam, completed in 2012, stands at a height of 56 feet, with a hydraulic height of 74 feet and a structural height of 80 feet. It serves the primary purpose of water storage, with a normal storage capacity of 1241 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1837 acre-feet. The dam is built using earth and buttress core types, spanning a length of 875 feet across the PLATT CREEK.
With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Valley View Lake Dam is regulated by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM in Missouri. The dam has been inspected and deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of July 2012. In the event of an emergency, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in May 2016, with a recommended inspection frequency of every two years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the intricate details of Valley View Lake Dam, from its construction and design to its storage capacity and risk assessment. The dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control along the PLATT CREEK, showcasing the importance of maintaining and inspecting such structures regularly to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Valley View Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Near Richwoods | 346 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 80 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 361 cfs | → |
| Mattese Creek Near Mattese | 4 cfs | → |
| Martigney Creek Near Arnold | 2 cfs | → |
| Fenton Creek Near Fenton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley View Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Williamson Road Oakville
- Lemay Ferry Road Oakville
- Ellis Grove Parkway Jefferson County
- Allen Road 204, Fenton
- Allen Road Fenton
Campgrounds
- St. Francois State Park
- Washington State Park
- St. Joe State Park
- Hawn State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
Fishing spots
Track Valley View Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Valley View Lake Dam
Where does the data for Valley View 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 Valley View Lake Dam.