Willer Lake Dam-Sec 20 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Willer Lake Dam-Sec 20, located in Lewis County, Missouri, serves primarily as a debris control structure along Crooked Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. The dam also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation, making it a versatile asset for the local community.

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Willer Lake Dam-Sec 20 provides essential protection and resource management for its surrounding area. Owned privately and not regulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region while offering opportunities for recreational activities. Although the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its design and purpose align with the needs of the community it serves.

As a key structure in the Rock Island District, Willer Lake Dam-Sec 20 showcases the importance of sustainable water resource management and the critical role of local dams in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities. With its multiple purposes and low risk profile, this dam stands as a testament to the ingenuity and foresight of those who built and maintain it, serving as a valuable asset for both the environment and the people it serves.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

90

Nid Storage

73

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.