Smithy Dam No. 1 dam
Smithy Dam No. 1
Smithy Dam No. 1, located in Camden Junction, Missouri, was completed in 1992 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the TR-Brady Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 190 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 45 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 356 cubic feet per second through its uncontrolled spillway.
Owned privately, Smithy Dam No. 1 is not regulated by the state of Missouri and does not require inspection, permitting, or enforcement. The dam's design includes a stone core and soil foundation, making it a crucial structure in managing the drainage area of 320 acres. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam serves its purpose effectively, mitigating the risk of potential flooding in the area. The dam's presence also contributes to the conservation of water resources and the protection of the local ecosystem.
Although not under the jurisdiction of state agencies, Smithy Dam No. 1 plays a significant role in safeguarding the surrounding area from the adverse impacts of water flow and erosion. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining the stability of the watershed and supporting sustainable water resource management practices. As a key element in the local water infrastructure, Smithy Dam No. 1 stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring the resilience 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 Smithy Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Near Richmond | 47 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 216 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 170 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Waverly | 72,300 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 66,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smithy Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Mo 210 Ray County
- Lexington
- Clay County
- Odessa Lake Road Lafayette County
- Paved Bicycle Lake Trail Clay County
- Mo 291 Sugar Creek
Track Smithy Dam No. 1 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 Smithy Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Smithy Dam No. 1 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 Smithy Dam No. 1.