Henebry Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Terbrock Lake Dam Schupmann Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Henebry Lake Dam, located in Lincoln County, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam, standing at a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. With a drainage area of 70 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Henebry Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam sits on the West Fork Cuivre River offstream and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although lacking certain infrastructure such as a spillway, the dam continues to provide essential services while contributing to the overall water management in the area.
As an earth dam with a buttress core type, Henebry Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of small-scale water management infrastructure in sustaining local ecosystems and communities. While it may not be subject to frequent inspection or enforcement, the dam remains a vital component of the region's water resource management system, ensuring water availability for various uses while maintaining a low-risk profile for potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CUIVRE R-OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Henebry Lake Dam