Reeter Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Akers Lake Dam Trager Lake Dam West
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Reeter Lake Dam, located in Bedford, Missouri, is a privately owned structure completed in 1977 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
Situated on the Thompson River, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. Despite being not regulated or inspected by the state, the dam has a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness.
The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is limited information available regarding its emergency action plan and risk management measures. With a hazard potential of high and no state jurisdiction involved in its regulation, ensuring the safety and stability of Reeter Lake Dam falls solely on its private owners. This highlights the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or emergencies that may arise due to its critical location and purpose.
While Reeter Lake Dam serves crucial functions for fire protection and aquatic resource management, its lack of state regulation and inspection raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance. The dam's location in Livingston County, Missouri, underscores the need for increased attention to its condition assessment, emergency preparedness, and risk management to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from any potential hazards or failures in the future.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-THOMPSON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
12cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
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.
Reeter Lake Dam