Middle Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Middle Lake Dam, also known as Badger Middle Dam, is a private dam located in Mercer, Missouri.


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Summary

Built in 2003 by WILSON HYDRO, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond, with recreational opportunities also available.

Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri, Middle Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam, situated on a tributary to Little Medicine Creek, has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. With a surface area of 24 acres and a drainage area of 230 square miles, the dam offers important water resource management benefits to the region.

Despite not having a current condition rating, Middle Lake Dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively. With its strategic location and contribution to the local ecosystem, this dam remains a key component in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Middle Lake Dam represents a vital infrastructure asset worth exploring and monitoring for its impact on the surrounding landscape.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

TRIB TO LITTLE MEDICINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

230

Nid Storage

385

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.