Pacific Fishing Lake Dam dam
Pacific Fishing Lake Dam
Pacific Fishing Lake Dam, also known as Kober Dam, is a private earth dam located in Pacific, Missouri, within Franklin County. Completed in 1969, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, offering recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Situated along the TR-Meramec River, this 35-foot tall structure has a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a structural height of 36 feet, with a length of 450 feet.
With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 70 acre-feet, Pacific Fishing Lake Dam covers a surface area of 1 acre and drains a 0.1 square mile drainage area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 125 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with no recent inspections or emergency action plans in place.
Overall, Pacific Fishing Lake Dam presents an intriguing blend of ecological and recreational features, making it a notable destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the delicate balance between human activities and environmental conservation in the heart of Missouri's natural landscapes.
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 Pacific Fishing Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 377 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Kiefer Creek Near Ballwin | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pacific Fishing Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Downtown Washington
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
- Highway W Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 7
- Backpack Camp 6
- Backpack Camp 8
Paddle runs
Track Pacific Fishing Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pacific Fishing Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pacific Fishing 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 Pacific Fishing Lake Dam.