Camerer Dam dam
Camerer Dam
Located in Pike, Missouri, Camerer Dam was completed in 1973 for the primary purpose of irrigation along the TR-Sandy Creek. This private dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a structural height of 21 feet and a length of 1000 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, Camerer Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 25 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While not currently rated for condition assessment, Camerer Dam is an essential structure for irrigation purposes in the region. It is interesting to note that the dam is constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, with a foundation of soil. Its strategic location and design make it a key component in the water management system of the area, ensuring a reliable water supply for agricultural activities.
With its association with the Kansas City District and the primary source agency being MO, Camerer Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Missouri. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam's sheer size and capacity make it a critical asset for the local community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Camerer Dam an intriguing structure to study and appreciate for its impact on irrigation and water management in the region.
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 Camerer Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lick Creek At Perry | 4 cfs | → |
| Spencer Cr. Bl Plum Cr. Nr Frankford | 304 cfs | → |
| South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe | 21 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Santa Fe | 17 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Salt River Near Center | 1,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camerer Dam.
Boat launches
- Audrain County
- Loutre River Trail Montgomery County
- Duane Wheelan Access Ralls County
- Callaway County
- Ralls County
Campgrounds
- Camping @ Graham Cave State Park
- Graham Cave State Park
- Ray Behrens
- Lakeview Park - Mexico
- Frank Russell
- Dupont Reservation Conservation Area - Mdc
More reservoirs
Track Camerer Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Camerer Dam
Where does the data for Camerer 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 Camerer Dam.