Kimmy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Kimmy Lake Dam, located in Boone County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-PERCH CREEK, within the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Kimmy Lake Dam lacks state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state agency and is not subject to state permitting or inspection requirements. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and hazard management measures are also unknown or not documented.
While Kimmy Lake Dam may not be a high-risk structure, its lack of regulatory oversight raises concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With the potential for adverse environmental impacts in the event of a failure, there is a need for increased monitoring, evaluation, and risk management to ensure the safety and sustainability of this recreational water resource in Missouri.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PERCHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
60 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Kimmy Lake Dam