Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam, located in Henry County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure built in 1957 primarily for water supply purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 26 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core type holds a storage capacity of 3,477 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 250 acres. Despite being unregulated by state authorities, the dam poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures.
Situated on Sand Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, serving as a vital source for irrigation, municipal, and industrial water supply. With a drainage area of 26,000 acres, the dam provides essential water storage to support agricultural activities and maintain ecological balance in the area. Despite its age, the condition of the dam remains unrated, highlighting the need for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Although not under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, the significance of Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam in water supply and climate resilience cannot be understated. With its high hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessments, stakeholders must prioritize regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential hazards and ensure the sustainable management of water resources for the future.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
250 |
Drainage Area |
26000 |
Nid Storage |
3477 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Tebo Freshwater Lake Dam