Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Elliot Lake Dam Doran Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam in Missouri, completed in 1968, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Located in Jasper County, near the city of Carl Junction, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 441 acre-feet. The dam spans a surface area of 55 acres and serves a drainage area of 200 acres, making it an important water resource for the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and the absence of state regulation, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. With a normal storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, the dam provides a valuable recreational area for the community, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and leisure activities. The dam's location on TR-Center Creek, a tributary in the area, enhances its ecological significance and underscores its importance in the local water ecosystem.
As an earth dam with a solid structural design, Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam serves as a testament to effective engineering and management practices in water resource development. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while maintaining a low hazard potential underscores the importance of balancing human needs with environmental conservation in the management of water resources and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CENTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Drainage Area |
200 |
Nid Storage |
441 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Spring River Near Waco
|
121cfs |
Shoal Creek Above Joplin
|
151cfs |
Spring River At Carthage
|
58cfs |
Spring River Near Quapaw
|
455cfs |
East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park
|
0cfs |
Spring River At Larussell
|
58cfs |
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.
Oscie Ora Acres Lake Dam