Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8, located in Scotland, Missouri, is a private Earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 33 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and not being currently rated for condition assessment, this dam serves as a vital source of water resource for the surrounding area.

Sitting on the TR-North Fabius River, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, with no state regulatory involvement. Owned privately, Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 has not undergone any recent inspections or condition assessments. With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, there is a need to ensure that proper risk management measures are in place to maintain the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure.

As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Jake Blessing Lake Dam-Sect 8 becomes increasingly crucial. With its recreational purpose and significant storage capacity, it is essential to prioritize the inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness of this dam to safeguard against potential risks and ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the region.

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

125

Nid Storage

212

Structural Height

33

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.