Garrett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Garrett Lake Dam, located in Kirksville, Missouri, was completed in 1962 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Bear Creek, within the St. Louis District, and is owned by a private entity.
With a hazard potential rated as high, Garrett Lake Dam has not been assessed for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities. This raises concerns about the safety and maintenance of the structure, especially given its purpose for recreation and its location in a high-risk area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Garrett Lake Dam highlights the importance of proper regulation, inspection, and maintenance of dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The lack of oversight and assessment for this particular dam underscores the need for increased attention to the safety and integrity of our water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
350 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Garrett Lake Dam