Kertz Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Kertz Farms Lake Dam, located in Ste.
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Summary
Genevieve, Missouri, was completed in 1957 and serves as a recreational area for water enthusiasts in the region. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. Despite its primary purpose being recreation, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated.
With the Mississippi River nearby, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community while also serving as a potential risk for flooding. The dam's hazard potential and condition assessment highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area. While the dam has not been rated recently, its high hazard potential warrants attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts to ensure proper risk management measures are in place.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
32 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mississippi River At Chester
|
104000cfs |
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
|
9cfs |
Richland Creek Near Hecker
|
12cfs |
Kaskaskia River At New Athens
|
895cfs |
Big River Below Desloge
|
40cfs |
Silver Creek Near Freeburg
|
167cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kertz Farms Lake Dam