Maurer Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Maurer Lake Dam, located in Clay County, Missouri, was completed in 1924 and stands at a height of 20 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam is primarily owned and operated by a private entity, with no state regulation or inspection requirements in place.
Although Maurer Lake Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition has not been officially rated. The dam is of rockfill construction with a buttress core type, and is situated on the TR East Fork Dry Fork river/stream. With a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 10 acres and has a drainage area of 50 square miles.
Despite its age, Maurer Lake Dam continues to provide essential services to the surrounding area, offering recreational opportunities and contributing to the local water supply. As an important part of the region's infrastructure, the dam's maintenance and upkeep remain crucial to ensure its continued safety and functionality for years to come.
Year Completed |
1924 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR EAST FORK DRY FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
50 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Maurer Lake Dam
Clay County