Beshears Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brooks Dam Deichman Lake Dam-West
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Beshears Lake Dam, located in Audrain County, Missouri, was completed in 1976 and serves a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the West Fork Guivre River and covers an area of 11 acres, with a drainage area of 635 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and it is not regularly inspected or regulated by the state.
Beshears Lake Dam is a vital resource for water management in the area, providing irrigation for agricultural purposes. The dam's location in Middletown, Missouri, ensures that it plays a crucial role in supporting the local farming community. With a normal storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, the dam helps to ensure a stable water supply for crops and livestock in the region.
Although Beshears Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and has no established emergency action plan, its low hazard potential suggests that it is a relatively safe structure. However, the lack of regular inspections and regulatory oversight raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and management of dams like Beshears Lake Dam is essential to ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK GUIVRE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
635 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Beshears Lake Dam