Town And Country Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rasse Lake Dam Vogel Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Town and Country Lake Dam, located in Nelson, Missouri, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, impounds the waters of TR-North Fork Finney Creek, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Town and Country Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam is not regulated by the state of Missouri and does not have a state inspection or enforcement regime in place. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 150 acres, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides opportunities for water-based recreational activities.
While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan or risk management measures, its low hazard potential suggests a relatively low risk of failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a potential for further exploration of the ecological impact and resilience of Town and Country Lake Dam in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management strategies.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK FINNEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
150 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
25cfs |
Missouri River At Waverly
|
26800cfs |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
28400cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
8cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
29900cfs |
Lamine River Near Otterville
|
15cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Town And Country Lake Dam