Ray County Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Ray County Lake Dam, located in Hodge, Missouri, was completed in 1954 and serves the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet, impounds the waters of the TR-West Fork Crooked River, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 25 acres and drains a watershed area of 320 square miles.
Despite being owned by the local government, Ray County Lake Dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state. With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment not yet rated, there are concerns about the safety and maintenance of this structure. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are all unknown, raising questions about its readiness in case of a disaster. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ray County Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of recreational use and potential safety risks in dam infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK CROOKED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
320 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Ray County Lake Dam