Severling Lake(Too Small) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Severling Lake is a small yet vital water resource located in DeKalb, Missouri, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam, standing at a height of 18 feet, was completed in 1968 and serves as a key water source for the local area. Despite its modest size, Severling Lake plays an important role in providing water supply, recreation, and supporting wildlife in the region.
With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, Severling Lake boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam, designed as an earth buttress structure, has not been inspected since 1981, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safety and functionality. While the lake's risk assessment and management measures are currently unspecified, its significance as a water source for fire protection and stock makes it a crucial resource for the community.
Although Severling Lake may be considered "too small" in comparison to larger bodies of water, its role in supporting local water supply and recreational activities should not be underestimated. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is important to recognize the value of smaller water bodies like Severling Lake and advocate for their proper maintenance and management to ensure a sustainable future for both the environment and the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Severling Lake(Too Small)