Campbell Lake Dam dam
Campbell Lake Dam
Campbell Lake Dam in Missouri, completed in 1973, serves as a vital irrigation source and recreational area. This earth dam stands 25 feet tall and spans 900 feet, with a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a drainage area of 128 square miles. Located in Milford, Dade County, the dam regulates the flow of water from TR-Chaney Branch and Horse Creek, benefiting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Campbell Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and no outlet gates. The condition of the structure is currently not rated, and there have been no recent inspections or updates to emergency action plans. However, with its important role in irrigation and recreation, continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of Campbell Lake Dam for years to come.
Managed by a private entity, Campbell Lake Dam represents a key piece of infrastructure in the area, providing essential water resources for agriculture while also offering opportunities for recreational activities. As climate change impacts water availability, the role of dams like Campbell Lake becomes increasingly crucial in managing water resources effectively. With a focus on risk management and regular inspections, the dam can continue to support the needs of the community and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
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 Campbell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turnback Creek Above Greenfield | 301 cfs | → |
| Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Dadeville | 254 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 243 cfs | → |
| East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park | · | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 4,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campbell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Route H Dade County
- East Cove Drive Umber View Heights
- South 1527 Road 17499, Cedar County
- Cedar County
- State Road Cc Dade County
- Stockton
Track Campbell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Campbell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Campbell 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 Campbell Lake Dam.