Dolnick Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Dolnick Lake Dam, located in Callaway County, Missouri, was completed in 1960 and serves as a key structure for recreational purposes in the area.


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Summary

With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, the dam is primarily used for water-based recreational activities and covers a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment remains unrated.

Owned privately, Dolnick Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections or enforcement. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, and its foundations are listed as Unlisted/Unknown. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet and a drainage area of 110 acres. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not available.

Overall, Dolnick Lake Dam is a significant structure in the region, providing opportunities for water-based recreation and contributing to the local ecosystem. With its low hazard potential and private ownership, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively while maintaining a steady storage capacity for recreational activities in the area.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-DYERS BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

110

Nid Storage

177

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.