Walnut Crest Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Weil Lake Dam Hopper Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Walnut Crest Lake Dam, located in Mcbaine, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 25 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres. Despite its small size, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the Rocky Fork Creek and providing a source of water for various recreational activities in the area.
With a high hazard potential, Walnut Crest Lake Dam poses a risk to the surrounding community in the event of a failure. However, the dam's condition has not been rated and there is no information available on its emergency action plan or risk management measures. It is important for local authorities and stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to ensure the protection of both the environment and the residents who rely on its services.
Although Walnut Crest Lake Dam is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, its strategic location in Boone County, Missouri, highlights the importance of monitoring and assessing its structural integrity regularly. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of this dam as a key component of the local ecosystem and a potential area of concern for future conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCKY FORK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
71 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Walnut Crest Lake Dam