Smithy Dam No. 1
Smithy Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Ray County, Missouri, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smithy Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Smithy Dam No. 1 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Gene, Norman And Tim Smithey (private). It impounds the Tr-brady Creek near Camden Junction.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 320 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Nearest City | Camden Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-brady Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19806, -94.05538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | GENE, NORMAN AND TIM SMITHEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50128 |
| Federal ID | MO50128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |