Hodge Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Hodge Park Lake Dam in Clay, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core, stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-E Fork Shoal Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.

Owned by the Local Government of Claycomo, the Hodge Park Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspections. Despite its minimal risk level, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are currently unspecified. With a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 450 acres, the dam contributes significantly to the local water resource management and provides vital irrigation support to the surrounding agricultural lands.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Hodge Park Lake Dam an intriguing structure due to its unique design features and its crucial role in supporting irrigation needs in the region. The dam's location, near the Rock Island District, offers a picturesque setting for observing the interaction between water management infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As the dam continues to provide essential water storage and distribution services, its impact on the local environment and community resilience in the face of climate variability remains a topic of interest for further study and monitoring.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-E FORK SHOAL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

450

Nid Storage

180

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.