Foree Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Robertson Dam Brooks Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Foree Lake Dam, located in LADDONIA, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1970 for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-WEST FORK CUIVRE RIVER, within the Audrain County of Missouri, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its primary purpose for irrigation, Foree Lake Dam also poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being rated as 'Not Rated.' The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and there is no Emergency Action Plan in place. With a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. However, the lack of recent assessments and emergency preparedness raises concerns about the dam's safety and the potential risks it poses to the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK CUIVRE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
120 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Foree Lake Dam