Worth County Community Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

The Worth County Community Lake Dam, located in Darlington, Missouri, was completed in 1957 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 278 acre-feet. The dam's reservoir covers an area of 20 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the community.

Despite its low hazard potential, the Worth County Community Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections or enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are also not available. However, its location along TR-Indian Creek in the Rock Island District offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the importance of maintaining infrastructure for recreational and environmental purposes.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

230

Nid Storage

278

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.