Willer Lake Dam-Sec 32 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Willer Lake Dam Marks Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Willer Lake Dam-Sec 32, located in Lewis County, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1972 with a primary purpose of debris control.
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Summary
With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. Although it is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on TR-Crooked Creek, Willer Lake Dam-Sec 32 is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is owned privately. The dam, with a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 400 acres, provides essential water management functions for the surrounding area. Despite not having a state inspection or enforcement, the dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. This dam is a vital part of the local ecosystem, providing valuable water storage and recreational opportunities for the community.
As an earth dam with a buttress core type, Willer Lake Dam-Sec 32 has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet and a normal storage of 39 acre-feet. While it does not have a spillway, the dam serves as a critical structure for water management and flood control in the region. With its completion in 1972, this dam continues to fulfill its purpose of debris control and water storage, contributing to the overall resilience of the water resources and climate in the area.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
400 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wyaconda River Above Canton
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13cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
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8cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
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5cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
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1620cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
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12cfs |
North River At Palmyra
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102cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Canton City River Park
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Mississippi Riverfront RV Park
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Bear Creek - Mississippi River
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Warsaw City Campground
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Willer Lake Dam-Sec 32