Hamilton City Water Plant Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clark Lake Dam Jones Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
The Hamilton City Water Plant Dam, located in Caldwell County, Missouri, serves as a vital resource for both water supply and recreation in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1954 by ARCHER-BRECKENRIDGE, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1013 acre-feet. The dam sits on Tom Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity.
With a surface area of 76 acres and a drainage area of 1285 acres, the Hamilton City Water Plant Dam provides essential water storage for the surrounding community while also offering recreational opportunities. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level. Regular inspections and a satisfactory condition assessment in 2007 ensure that the dam continues to meet safety guidelines and management measures, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TOM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
76 |
Drainage Area |
1285 |
Nid Storage |
1013 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Hamilton City Water Plant Dam