Guthrie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Guthrie Lake Dam, located in Kingdom City, Missouri, serves as an essential irrigation source along McKinney Creek in Callaway County.


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Summary

Built in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 770 feet, providing a storage capacity of 436 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, supporting a drainage area of 182 square miles and a surface area of 11 acres.

Despite its crucial role in water resource management, Guthrie Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While no inspection date is provided, the dam is subject to a five-year inspection frequency, indicating ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Guthrie Lake in sustaining agricultural activities and managing water supply in Missouri is paramount. With its historical completion in the 1970s and ongoing risk management measures, this dam stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human infrastructure and natural resource conservation in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

770

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

MCKINNEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

182

Nid Storage

436

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.