Davies Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cowan Lake Dam Paul Jones Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Davies Lake Dam, located in Carroll County, Missouri, was completed in 1960 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities.
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Summary
The earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. The dam is situated on TR-SHOAL CREEK and is owned privately, with no state regulation or jurisdiction.
Despite its low hazard potential, Davies Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local community by providing essential water resources for various activities. The dam's proximity to Dawn, Missouri, makes it a significant asset for fire protection, livestock management, and small fish pond activities. With a primary focus on maintaining water storage for these purposes, the dam continues to support the surrounding area's water needs.
As an earth dam with buttress core types, Davies Lake Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and sustainable infrastructure development. Its role in ensuring water availability for fire protection and stock watering highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to guarantee their long-term functionality and safety for all stakeholders involved in water resource and climate conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHOAL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
54 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Shoal Creek Near Braymer Mo
|
0cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Wakenda Creek At Carrollton
|
39cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
223cfs |
Crooked River Near Richmond
|
3cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
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.
Davies Lake Dam