Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam Dam
Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam
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. 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 23 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Annapolis | 821 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 4 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Mill Creek | 105 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River Near Saco | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam.
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About Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam
Where does the data for Wiggins Ozark Camp Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.