Savage Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Savage Lake Dam, located in Chillicothe, Missouri, was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. The dam sits on TR-Mound Creek offstream, covering a surface area of 6 acres within a drainage area of 70 square miles.
Although not regulated by the state, Savage Lake Dam serves as a popular recreational spot in Livingston County. With no associated structures or state jurisdiction, the dam maintains a risk management approach that has not been fully assessed. Despite its age, the dam's design with a buttress core type has proven to be reliable for its intended purposes, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of visitors who frequent the area for outdoor activities and water-related recreation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOUND CR OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
2210cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
117cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
205cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
9cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
112cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Savage Lake Dam