Roddy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Forrest Lake Dam Musgraves Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Roddy Lake Dam, located in Mcbaine, Missouri, was completed in 1967 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and classified as an earth dam with a height of 25 feet. It has a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres with a drainage area of 65 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Roddy Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is not regulated by the state, and there is no regular inspection or enforcement in place. The dam does not have a spillway, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam are also not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roddy Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned structure with multiple uses and limited regulatory oversight. Its design and purpose highlight the importance of small dams in providing essential services such as fire protection and water storage for livestock. However, the lack of comprehensive inspections and unknown risk assessment raise concerns about the long-term safety and maintenance of the dam, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and evaluation of such structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR SILVER FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
65 |
Nid Storage |
147 |
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.
Roddy Lake Dam