Fitz Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Fitz Farms Lake Dam, located in Cainsville, Missouri, serves as a vital structure for debris control along TR-Brush Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1975, this private earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of debris control, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities.
Despite being designated as having a low hazard potential, Fitz Farms Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspection, and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, its importance for debris control along the creek cannot be understated. The surrounding area benefits from the water resource and climate management functions provided by the dam.
Fitz Farms Lake Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship in managing water resources for multiple purposes. Its role in debris control, fire protection, and supporting local activities underscores the importance of such structures in maintaining the ecological balance and resilience of the surrounding environment. As an earth dam with a low hazard potential, Fitz Farms Lake Dam showcases the intersection of human intervention and environmental management in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Fitz Farms Lake Dam