August H Fenck Sr Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
The August H Fenck Sr Dam, located in Audrain County, Missouri, serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Beverdam Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1969, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the August H Fenck Sr Dam is designed as an earth dam with buttress core types. While its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", the dam is known to have a normal storage capacity of 10 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres. Although the dam has not been inspected recently, its strategic location in Mexico, Missouri, underscores its importance in safeguarding communities and properties from potential flood risks.
Although the August H Fenck Sr Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, its significance in flood risk reduction cannot be understated. As a key component of the infrastructure along the TR-Beverdam Creek, the dam's presence provides a sense of security to residents in the area. While its hazard potential is low, the dam's strategic location and design demonstrate its critical role in mitigating potential flood events and protecting the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1140 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
August H Fenck Sr Dam