Springer Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Springer Lake Dam, located in Buckner, Missouri, was completed in 1947 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and serving as a small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 16 feet with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and is designed to manage the flow of TR-Fire Prairie Creek.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, with no enforcement or permitting requirements in place. The hazard potential of the dam is considered low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. There is no emergency action plan in place or updated contact information for potential risk management measures. The dam's location within Jackson County, Missouri, makes it a significant part of the local water resource infrastructure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Springer Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the historical infrastructure that supports fire protection and local aquatic ecosystems. Its unique design and purpose showcase the diverse ways in which dams can contribute to the management of water resources in a given area. As an unregulated structure with limited oversight, it presents both opportunities for potential improvements in safety and a reminder of the importance of monitoring and maintaining such critical infrastructure for the community.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-FIRE PRAIRIE CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

100

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.