Knittel Lake Dam
Knittel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callaway County, Missouri, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knittel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Knittel Lake Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Jack Knittel (private). It impounds the Tr Pinch Creek near Chamois.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Callaway |
| Nearest City | Chamois |
| River/Stream | Tr Pinch Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88197, -91.74072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | JACK KNITTEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10030 |
| Federal ID | MO10030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |