Chambers Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Chambers Lake Dam is a private-owned facility located in Denver, Missouri, along the TR-Little Rock Creek.


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Summary

The dam serves multiple purposes, primarily for recreation and water supply, with a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a normal storage of 33 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a low hazard potential rating.

Although the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, it is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a unique design of an earth dam type with buttress core, Chambers Lake Dam offers a serene surface area of 4 acres for recreational activities, while providing essential water supply to the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and longevity.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chambers Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam with dual purposes in a picturesque setting. The dam's location in Worth County, Missouri, offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources management, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and assessment for sustainable water supply and recreational opportunities. Further research and monitoring may be needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits associated with this unique dam structure.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE ROCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

200

Nid Storage

54

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.