Sugar Camp Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Sugar Camp Creek Dam, located in Christian County, Missouri, is a privately-owned earth dam with a height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 691 acre-feet.


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Summary

Situated on a tributary of Swan Creek, this dam serves primarily for flood control purposes within its 2980-acre drainage area. With a surface area of 38 acres, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.

Although the dam's construction year is not specified, it stands as a vital structure in the region, with a maximum storage capacity of 691 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 431 acre-feet. Despite the lack of specific information on its spillway type and other features, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water resource management in the area. With its buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation, Sugar Camp Creek Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water infrastructure in the region.

While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not provided, the dam's location on a tributary of Swan Creek underscores its importance in the broader network of water resource infrastructure. As a low hazard potential structure, Sugar Camp Creek Dam represents a key component in the region's water resource management system, highlighting the intersection of environmental stewardship and climate resilience in Christian County, Missouri.

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY SWAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Drainage Area

2980

Nid Storage

691

Structural Height

34

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.