Atkisson Lake Dam dam
Atkisson Lake Dam
Atkisson Lake Dam, located in Camden, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that serves as a crucial water supply for the area. Standing at a height of 25 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Murphy Creek and is managed by the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being labeled as low hazard potential, the condition of Atkisson Lake Dam has not been officially rated. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and there is no record of its last inspection date or frequency. While the dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, it lacks some essential safety measures such as spillways and outlet gates, raising concerns about its overall risk management and emergency preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Atkisson Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study, given its reliance on earth construction and buttress core design. With unanswered questions about its maintenance and operational protocols, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and emergency planning for the safety and security of water resources in the region.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Atkisson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 336 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 613 cfs | → |
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood | 6 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Below Ft. Leonard Wood | 327 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River At Jerome | 1,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atkisson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Road 17740, Pulaski County
- Running River Drive Pulaski County
- Mccubbins Public Boat Ramp
- Pa He Tsi Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Roubidoux Springs
- Ho-Humm Canoe Rental & Campground
- Niangua River Oaisis Campground
- Bennett Spring State Park
Track Atkisson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Atkisson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Atkisson Lake 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 Low 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Atkisson Lake Dam.