Jm Kircher Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Cass County, Missouri, the Jm Kircher Dam is a privately owned structure constructed in 1969 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 26 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 459 acre-feet and serves the TR-Camp Branch river/stream. With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam has not been inspected since June 1979 and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.

While the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, it plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from floods and providing irrigation water. Despite the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments, the Jm Kircher Dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures cannot be understated to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-CAMP BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

33

Drainage Area

198

Nid Storage

459

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.