Cullor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Cullor Lake Dam, located in Putnam County, Missouri, was completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
This earthen dam, standing at a height of 29 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-LOCUST CREEK and is owned privately, with no state regulation or jurisdiction. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment rating suggests the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
The dam's design includes a stone core and soil foundation, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 30 feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 2 acres and drains an area of 102.4 square miles. While the dam poses a low hazard potential, its risk assessment indicates moderate risk due to unidentified factors. The lack of a condition assessment and emergency action plan raises concerns about the dam's safety and the potential impact of a failure on downstream areas.
In light of the dam's moderate risk assessment and lack of comprehensive safety measures, water resource and climate enthusiasts should advocate for regular inspections, condition assessments, and the development of an emergency action plan. Proactive risk management measures are essential to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and wildlife habitat supported by the Fish and Wildlife Pond. As a privately owned structure, collaboration between the owner and relevant agencies is crucial to address any identified risks and enhance the dam's resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
102.4 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
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.
Cullor Lake Dam