Bucklin City Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Bucklin City Lake Dam, located in Keytesville, Missouri, was completed in 1937 with the primary purpose of providing water supply to the area.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a structural height of 30 feet, stores a maximum of 241 acre-feet of water, serving a drainage area of 280 acres. The dam is situated on TR-Van Dorsen Creek and is owned and regulated by the local government, with no state jurisdiction or permitting required.
Despite its age, Bucklin City Lake Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam has not been inspected recently, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam's risk assessment and management measures are also not specified. As a critical water resource structure, it is important for the local government to prioritize the safety and maintenance of Bucklin City Lake Dam to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the sustainability of the water supply system.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-VAN DORSEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
280 |
Nid Storage |
241 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Bucklin City Lake Dam