Harlan Stump Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Harlan Stump Dam, located in Golden City, Missouri, was completed in 1968 and serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, stands on the TR North Fork Spring River. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, inspection frequency, or emergency preparedness.
The dam, designed as a Buttress type and with an unknown foundation, has a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres, draining a watershed of 240 square miles. The structure does not feature spillways or locks, and its condition assessment and risk management measures remain unreported. While the dam's risk potential is deemed low, its lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness plans raise concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in ensuring the safety and functionality of such critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR NORTH FORK SPRING RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Spring River At Larussell
|
49cfs |
Turnback Creek Above Greenfield
|
21cfs |
Spring River At Carthage
|
44cfs |
Sac River Near Dadeville
|
21cfs |
Spring River Near Waco
|
64cfs |
Shoal Creek Above Joplin
|
105cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Harlan Stump Dam