Phillips Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Phillips Lake Dam, located in Pleasant Green, Missouri, was completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This private dam, standing at a height of 30 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, irrigation, and recreation. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.

Situated on the TR-Johnson Br-Lamine River, Phillips Lake Dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated. The dam has not been inspected recently and does not have an emergency action plan in place. The surrounding area has a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 15 acres, highlighting the importance of this water resource for the local community and ecosystem.

As a key infrastructure for water management, Phillips Lake Dam contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the region. Its role in providing water for irrigation, fire protection, and recreation underscores the significance of maintaining and monitoring its condition to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of this dam can offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-JOHNSON BR-LAMINE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

15

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.