Bartlett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Zander Lake Dam Reich Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Lafayette, Missouri, Bartlett Lake Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, this dam on TR to Davis Creek offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's low hazard potential and not rated condition assessment make it a safe and enjoyable destination for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bartlett Lake Dam provides a surface area of 3 acres and is surrounded by a drainage area of 110 acres. While the dam lacks spillway infrastructure, its structural integrity and purposeful design ensure the safety of the surrounding environment. As a popular recreational spot in Sweet Springs, the dam offers a picturesque setting for fishing, boating, and nature exploration.
Despite lacking certain regulatory features like state inspection and permitting, Bartlett Lake Dam serves as a reliable and peaceful haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With its idyllic location and ample storage capacity, this earth dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human recreation with natural water resources.
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR TO DAVIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
110 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
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.
Bartlett Lake Dam