Edmunds Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Foster Lake Dam Reynolds Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Edmunds Lake Dam, located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, was completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of debris control.
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Summary
This privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam also serves for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 3 acres for visitors to enjoy.
The dam is situated on the TR-Ham Br Blackwater River within the Kansas City District. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. With a lack of inspection data available, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness remain unknown. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor dams like Edmunds Lake Dam to ensure safety and environmental protection in the area.
With its unique design as a buttress earth dam and its important role in debris control, Edmunds Lake Dam stands as a significant structure in Johnson County, Missouri. Its construction marked an important development in the region's water management efforts, providing both protection and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Edmunds Lake Dam become crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water systems.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAM BR BLACKWATER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
24 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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.
Edmunds Lake Dam