Skipton Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Skipton Lake Dam, located in Clinton, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-McGuire Branch river.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 110 acre-feet. The dam also serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and recreation in addition to its primary function of flood risk reduction.
Despite its low hazard potential, Skipton Lake Dam has not been rated for its current condition, with no recent inspection data available. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are also not documented. The dam's location in Hempler, Missouri, within the Rock Island District, adds to its significance as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources and mitigating potential flood risks in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the importance of structures like Skipton Lake Dam in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MCGUIRE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Skipton Lake Dam