Camerer Dam
Camerer Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Camerer Dam
The primary purpose of Camerer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by L E Camerer (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Moscow Mills.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 147 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Moscow Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20546, -91.41682 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | L E CAMERER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10237 |
| Federal ID | MO10237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |