Clay County Sportsman S Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Clay County Sportsman's Club Lake Dam in Kearney, Missouri, is a privately-owned structure completed in 1947 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, is situated on TR to Clear Creek and covers a surface area of 10 acres within a drainage area of 75 square miles. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state authorities, the dam is classified as having low hazard potential.

The dam, designed as a buttress-type structure, has not been assessed for its current condition, emergency action plan preparedness, or risk management measures. With no spillway and outlet gates, the dam's maximum discharge capacity and modification history are unspecified. While the associated risk assessment and hazard potential remain unknown, the dam continues to serve the local community as a recreational water resource for fishing and boating activities. Although the structure's maintenance and safety protocols are not fully documented, it stands as a testament to the historical significance of water management in the area.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR TO CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

75

Nid Storage

134

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.