Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Stewartsville, Missouri, along TR-CASTILE CREEK.


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Summary

With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, it primarily serves the purpose of recreation. The dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam is an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor. The dam's location in DeKalb County, Missouri, and its association with the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers make it a key point of interest. While it lacks certain regulatory oversight, its potential impact on the surrounding area in case of failure underscores the importance of ensuring its safety and maintenance.

Water resource enthusiasts will find the details of Far West Stake Rlds Church Lake Dam intriguing, especially as it relates to its storage capacity, surface area, and drainage area. The dam's high hazard potential and lack of a current condition assessment present challenges that need to be addressed to mitigate risks. With a focus on recreation, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between human activities and natural resources, highlighting the need for sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climates and growing populations.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-CASTILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

45

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

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.