Shirkey Recreation Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Shirkey Recreation Park Lake Dam, located in Richmond, Missouri, is a private earth dam built in 1968 for grade stabilization purposes along the TR-West Fork Crooked River.
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Summary
With a height of 23 feet and a length of 470 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and serves for irrigation, recreation, and grade stabilization. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 32 feet wide, has a maximum discharge capacity of 270 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's condition, emergency action plan preparedness, and risk management measures are all factors that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the responsibility for the maintenance and monitoring of Shirkey Recreation Park Lake Dam falls solely on its private owner, making it crucial for them to stay vigilant and proactive in ensuring the dam's integrity and safety for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK CROOKED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
83.2 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Shirkey Recreation Park Lake Dam