Dye Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Donnie Poore Dam Fisher Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Dye Lake Dam, located in Monroe, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 334 acre-feet, the dam sits on Crooked Creek and covers a surface area of 25 acres. Despite being state-regulated and not having any associated structures, the dam's hazard potential is considered low.
Owned by a private entity, Dye Lake Dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is not currently rated. It does not have an emergency action plan in place, but its risk management measures and risk assessment are not specified. The dam's location in the St. Louis District and its relatively small drainage area of 240 acres contribute to its low hazard potential. Although it does not have a spillway and its spillway width is listed as zero, the dam's primary purpose of recreation makes it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
In terms of regulatory oversight, Dye Lake Dam is not subject to state permitting, inspection, or enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's lack of recent inspection and condition assessment raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance. With its picturesque location in Stoutsville and its role in providing recreational opportunities, Dye Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and oversight to ensure water resource sustainability and climate resilience.
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
334 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Dye Lake Dam