Rusk Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Humphrey's Lake Dam Baker Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Rusk Lake Dam, located in Sullivan, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at 25 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Medicine Creek and covers a surface area of 9 acres within an 80-acre drainage area.
Despite not being state-regulated, Rusk Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition has not been rated. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. With its proximity to the Medicine Creek, water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in the potential impact of the dam on the surrounding environment and its emergency preparedness measures. Further research and monitoring may be needed to assess the safety and sustainability of Rusk Lake Dam for both agricultural and recreational purposes.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MEDICINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
80 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Rusk Lake Dam