Edelweiss Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Missouri, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 290 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Edelweiss Dam
The primary purpose of Edelweiss Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Innsbrook Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr Charrette Creek near Warrenton.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2018.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Warrenton |
| River/Stream | Tr Charrette Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.76672, -91.06696 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Innsbrook Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31871 |
| Federal ID | MO31871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |