Hidden Lakes #5 dam
Hidden Lakes #5
Hidden Lakes #5 is a privately owned earth dam located in Camden, Missouri, near the city of Tan Tar A. Constructed in 1970 by HARMS INC, this dam stands at a height of 53 feet with a hydraulic height of 51 feet. With a storage capacity of 8.9 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10.9 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in the regulation of the tributary of Lake Ozarks.
The dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a spillway width of 1 foot, making it a high hazard potential structure. Despite this, the dam is currently in a satisfactory condition as per the last inspection conducted in July 2017. The risk assessment for Hidden Lakes #5 indicates a moderate risk level, with emergency action plans and risk management measures yet to be fully implemented.
With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, Hidden Lakes #5 serves as a key infrastructure in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of this dam to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding areas.
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 Hidden Lakes #5 -- 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 Hidden Lakes #5.
Boat launches
- Shawnee Bend Access Boat Ramp
- Pa He Tsi Boat Launch
- Us 54 Osage Beach
- Mccubbins Public Boat Ramp
- Bagnell Dam Access Boat Ramp
- Bluebird 17, Lake Ozark
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 Hidden Lakes #5 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 Hidden Lakes #5
Where does the data for Hidden Lakes #5 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 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 Hidden Lakes #5.