Clapper Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Clapper Lake Dam, located in Indian Creek, Monroe County, Missouri, was completed in 1944 and primarily serves the purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 133 acre-feet. Although it is privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam is classified as low hazard potential and its condition has not been rated.

The dam, part of the St. Louis District in Missouri, with a latitude of 39.5953732 and longitude of -91.83111772, is associated with the TR-Indian Creek river or stream. Despite not having a spillway and being unregulated by the state, Clapper Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the local community. With its scenic location and historical significance, the dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its role in balancing nature and human recreation.

Year Completed

1944

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

660

Nid Storage

214

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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