Lexington City Park Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Starke Lake Dam Crystal Lakes Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Lexington City Park Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, serves as a vital resource for recreational activities while also playing a crucial role in water resource management.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. It sits along the TR-Missouri River, with a drainage area of 398 square miles, ensuring the conservation of water for the surrounding community.
With state regulation and oversight from the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, Lexington City Park Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition. The dam's spillway, with a width of 50 feet, provides crucial flood control measures for the area. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action planning and risk management, ensuring the safety of residents and visitors in the event of an emergency.
Emanuel Cleaver (D) represents the area in Congress, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and protecting this essential infrastructure. As a focal point for both recreation and water management, Lexington City Park Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSOURI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
398 |
Nid Storage |
182 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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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.
Lexington City Park Dam