Sever Lake North Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Sever Lake North Dam, located in Knox, Missouri, is a captivating structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local wildlife and offering recreational opportunities for the community.
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Summary
Constructed in 1968, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 120 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, featuring a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, ensuring efficient water management in the event of high flows.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sever Lake North Dam plays a vital role in Grade Stabilization along TR-BRIDGE CREEK and contributes to the overall water resource management in the area. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is closely monitored for any potential risks or hazards, although its condition has not been officially rated. While the dam currently has no associated outlet gates, its presence helps to regulate the local drainage area of 215 acres, ensuring a balanced ecosystem and water flow for both wildlife and residents in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRIDGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
215 |
Nid Storage |
170 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
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.
Sever Lake North Dam