Pruitt Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bitting / Carlson Dam Van Fossen Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Pruitt Lake Dam, located in Elmo, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 401 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, constructed on Jerry Creek, serves a primary purpose of "other" and has a high hazard potential. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state agency, presenting potential risks to the surrounding area.
With a surface area of 25 acres and a drainage area of 635 square miles, Pruitt Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. However, the dam's condition assessment remains "not rated," indicating a lack of comprehensive evaluation. The high hazard potential and lack of state oversight highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining the dam to ensure its structural integrity and prevent potential disasters.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of properly managing and maintaining dams like Pruitt Lake Dam becomes increasingly evident. With its high hazard potential and critical role in water storage and management, prioritizing inspections, maintenance, and potential upgrades for the dam is essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and environment from potential risks and ensuring the long-term resilience of the water resource system.
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
JERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
635 |
Nid Storage |
401 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Pruitt Lake Dam