Nutter Lake Dam West Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nutter Lake Dam East Ki-Wi Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Nutter Lake Dam West is a privately owned earth dam located in Mineola, Missouri, on the TR-Little Loutre Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1977, the primary purpose of this dam is irrigation, with secondary purposes including recreation. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, this low hazard potential dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and serves a drainage area of 15 square miles.
Although not state regulated, Nutter Lake Dam West is maintained for irrigation purposes and receives no state inspection or enforcement. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated" and it has not undergone a condition assessment. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is no information available on its risk management measures or risk assessment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nutter Lake Dam West presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam primarily used for irrigation. With its location in Montgomery County, Missouri, and its construction completed in 1977, the dam's structure and design provide valuable insights into the management of water resources in the region. As a low hazard potential dam with no state regulation, its operational and safety practices may warrant further examination to ensure the protection of surrounding areas and downstream communities.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE LOUTRE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
48 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Fork Salt River Above Santa Fe
|
19cfs |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
27400cfs |
Long Branch Near Santa Fe
|
15cfs |
Lick Creek At Perry
|
2cfs |
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
35cfs |
Spencer Cr. Bl Plum Cr. Nr Frankford
|
24cfs |
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.
Nutter Lake Dam West