Knittel Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Knittel Lake Dam Heinrichsmeyer Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Knittel Dam #2, located in Chamois, Missouri, was completed in 1973 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 81 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Pinch Creek in Callaway County and serves as a vital resource for water supply in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Knittel Dam #2 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state agency for inspection, permitting, or enforcement. The structure is primarily funded and operated by the private owner, with no federal agency involvement in its construction or management. With its strategic location and contribution to irrigation in the area, Knittel Dam #2 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Missouri.
As a key feature in the St. Louis District, Knittel Dam #2 offers a glimpse into the intricate network of water infrastructure and its impact on the local community. With its modest surface area of 9 acres and drainage area of 32 square miles, the dam serves as a vital link in the water supply chain. While its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's low hazard potential and operational focus on irrigation highlight its importance in sustaining water resources amidst changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR PINCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Hermann
|
28400cfs |
South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe
|
59cfs |
Missouri River At Jefferson City
|
30900cfs |
Hinkson Creek At Columbia
|
1cfs |
Long Branch Near Santa Fe
|
134cfs |
Maries River At Westphalia
|
12cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Knittel Dam #2