Bastian Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Bastian Lake Dam, located in Audrain County, Missouri, was completed in 1973 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 18 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Beaverdam Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Bastian Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
With a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 270 square miles, Bastian Lake Dam provides essential water resources for irrigation and recreational activities. The dam is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the city of Mexico. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness are currently not fully assessed or updated. Overall, Bastian Lake Dam remains a key component in the local water resource infrastructure, ensuring water availability for agricultural needs in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
270 |
Nid Storage |
289 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Bastian Lake Dam