Slavins Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Slavins Lake Dam, located in Montgomery County, Missouri, was completed in 1977 primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Crooked Creek and serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.

Despite being privately owned, Slavins Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities, as it falls outside their jurisdiction. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. While the dam does not have a spillway, its design and structure have been deemed reliable for its intended purposes of irrigation and recreation.

Given its strategic location and importance for water supply, Slavins Lake Dam serves as a key infrastructure for the local community in Truxton, Missouri. With its modest hazard potential and functional design, the dam continues to support agricultural activities and recreational opportunities in the area.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

55

Nid Storage

147

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.