Lake Stingray Dam dam
Lake Stingray Dam
Located in Camden, Missouri, Lake Stingray Dam, also known as Lloyd Lynn Dam, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 2000 for recreational purposes. With a height of 64 feet and a length of 700 feet, this significant structure has a storage capacity of 1279 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 50 acres. The dam regulates Labidie Creek's flow, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, an agency in Missouri, Lake Stingray Dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007. The dam has a spillway width of 0 feet and a hazard potential labeled as significant. Despite its age, the dam continues to be inspected, regulated, and enforced by state authorities to ensure public safety and water resource management. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil surroundings while appreciating the dam's role in flood control and recreational opportunities.
Situated within the Kansas City District, Lake Stingray Dam serves as a vital recreational hub in the region, attracting visitors from near and far. The dam's designer names are unspecified, but its core type is classified as buttress. As climate change impacts water resources, Lake Stingray Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and management practices. With its stunning views and essential role in water conservation, Lake Stingray Dam remains a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Lake Stingray Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River Near Bagnell | 13,800 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek | 458 cfs | → |
| Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen | 321 cfs | → |
| Niangua River At Windyville | 88 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 10,100 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 164 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Stingray Dam.
Boat launches
- Shawnee Bend Access Boat Ramp
- Cofman Beach Access Boat Ramp
- Pa He Tsi Boat Launch
- Us 54 Osage Beach
- Bluebird 17, Lake Ozark
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lake Of The Ozarks Military
- Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
- Versailles City Park
- Ho-Humm Canoe Rental & Campground
- Niangua River Oaisis Family Campground
- Niangua River Oaisis Campground
Track Lake Stingray Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Stingray Dam
Where does the data for Lake Stingray 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 Significant 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 Lake Stingray Dam.