Bunn's Lake Dam East Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bunn's Lake Dam West Greg Bunn Lake
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Bunn's Lake Dam East, located in Mcbaine, Missouri, is a private earth dam built in 1977 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 160 acres along the TR-SILVER FORK river or stream. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Although not regulated or inspected by state agencies, Bunn's Lake Dam East is designed with a stone core and soil foundation, featuring an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet. While it has not been rated for its current condition, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Despite its minimal surface area of 1 acre, the dam's presence contributes to the overall water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts in Boone County, Missouri.
As a key irrigation structure in the area, Bunn's Lake Dam East provides valuable water storage for agricultural purposes and helps mitigate flooding risks. With its strategic location and design features, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. While it may not be state-regulated, the dam's role in supporting local water supply needs and enhancing environmental resilience highlights its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SILVER FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Bunn's Lake Dam East