Terrace Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Terrace Lake Dam, located in Kansas City, Missouri, was completed in 1964 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community.


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Summary

The dam, standing at 25 feet tall with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, is primarily used for leisure activities and provides a serene setting for visitors to enjoy. Situated on the TR-BLUE RIVER, the dam offers a surface area of 5 acres and drains an area of 90 acres, making it a valuable asset for both water enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Despite its recreational appeal, Terrace Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated" and lacking any recent inspections since 1978. The dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance practices. With emergency action plans and risk assessments missing, there are uncertainties surrounding the dam's ability to withstand potential disasters or floods in the future. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is imperative for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and upkeep of Terrace Lake Dam to ensure the well-being of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BLUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

90

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.