Fahrmeier Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Fahrmeier Lake Dam, located in Lafayette County, Missouri, serves as a crucial barrier for flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Sni-A-Bar Creek.


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Summary

Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also contributes to debris control and recreation opportunities in the area.

While the dam's hazard potential is assessed as low, its condition is currently not rated, indicating the need for further evaluation. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are also unspecified, raising some concerns about its readiness in case of an emergency. Despite these uncertainties, Fahrmeier Lake Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events and ensures the safety of nearby residents and infrastructure.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it's essential to monitor and assess the condition of dams like Fahrmeier Lake Dam regularly. By staying informed about its maintenance and emergency preparedness, we can help ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and supporting water resource management in the region.

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE SNI-A-BAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

240

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.