Meadow Lake Estates Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mccoy Dam Enloe Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Meadow Lake Estates Dam, located in Clay County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in the year 2000.
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Summary
With a height of 47 feet and a hydraulic height of 42 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of providing water storage for the surrounding area. Its maximum storage capacity is 400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 260.4 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 15.6 acres and a drainage area of 179 square miles, making it a vital resource for water management in the region.
Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROGRAM in Missouri, Meadow Lake Estates Dam is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection date in 2016. In the event of an emergency, an emergency action plan (EAP) is in place, though details about its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are unspecified in the available data.
With its impressive structural dimensions and crucial role in water storage, Meadow Lake Estates Dam stands as a significant feature in the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water availability and management, dams like this play a key role in ensuring water security for communities in the region. Monitoring and maintaining the safety and functionality of such dams are essential for sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
745 |
Dam Height |
47 |
Surface Area |
15.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
179 |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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.
Meadow Lake Estates Dam
Clay County