Burkemper Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Trojan Lake Dam Terbrock Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Burkemper Lake, located in Moscow Mills, Missouri, is a private earth dam constructed in 1974 for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
Situated on TR-SPRING CREEK, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 7 acres and drains a watershed area of 189 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Burkemper Lake serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation. Owned privately, this dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unclear. Overall, Burkemper Lake provides a valuable resource for the local community while also posing potential challenges in terms of safety and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
189 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
42cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters
|
8cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Ofallon
|
14cfs |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
28400cfs |
Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley
|
1cfs |
Missouri River At St. Charles
|
32600cfs |
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.
Burkemper Lake