Timber Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Timber Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Caldwell, Missouri, specifically in the city of Elmira.


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Summary

Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other," and is designed as a buttress type dam.

Situated on the TR-Crooked River, Timber Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspections, it is important to note that emergency action plans and risk assessment measures have not been documented for this structure. Despite this, the dam poses minimal risk and continues to provide valuable water resource management for the surrounding area.

Overall, Timber Lake Dam is an integral component of the water infrastructure in Caldwell, Missouri, contributing to the management of the local drainage area of 138 square miles. As a key element in the Rock Island District, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Its low hazard potential underscores the need for continued vigilance and preparedness in the realm of dam safety and emergency response planning.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-CROOKED RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

138

Nid Storage

107

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.