Schell-kampeter Dam
Schell-kampeter Dam is an earth dam located in Miller County, Missouri, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schell-kampeter Dam
The primary purpose of Schell-kampeter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Kampeter,g Schel (private). It impounds the Sugar Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Miller |
| River/Stream | Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.32945, -92.21634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD KAMPETER,G SCHEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31990 |
| Federal ID | MO31990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |