Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam, located in Lesterville, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 127 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-MID FORK BLACK RIVER, this dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities.

Despite being privately owned, Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the need for proper maintenance and monitoring. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection taking place in 1978. The dam's hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness, although details on the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or risk assessment are not provided in the data. As a key feature in the Little Rock District, this dam represents a significant asset for both local residents and visitors seeking outdoor activities in the Reynolds County area.

With its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core types, Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam offers a glimpse into the engineering feats of the past. While lacking certain detailed information such as spillway type and width, the dam's historical significance and recreational value make it a notable landmark in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the area, the Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam stands as a symbol of human interaction with natural waterways and a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management in safeguarding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-MID FORK BLACK RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Drainage Area

920

Nid Storage

240

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.