Coy Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Coy Lake Dam, located in Adair, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1980 primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This dam has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, providing water for agricultural use in the region. Situated on TR-LOST CREEK, this dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community, ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation and recreation activities.

Although Coy Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite this, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management in the area, supporting agricultural activities and providing a source of water for recreational purposes. With a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 370 acres, Coy Lake Dam contributes to the overall water resource management in Missouri, demonstrating its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and economy.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the impact of dams on the environment, Coy Lake Dam stands out as a key infrastructure asset in Adair County. With its modest height and storage capacity, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of water management in sustaining agricultural practices and recreational activities. While the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, its role in providing a reliable water supply underscores the significance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-LOST CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Drainage Area

370

Nid Storage

241

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

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.