Tincher Lake North Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Tincher Lake North Dam, located in Mcbaine, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, the dam sits on the TR-LICK FORK river. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition being unrated.

Although the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it serves as a crucial recreational spot with a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. The dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not available, raising concerns about its safety and management in case of emergencies. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there's an opportunity to advocate for better oversight and maintenance of Tincher Lake North Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-LICK FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

80

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

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.