Salmon Lake Dam-South Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Salmon Lake Dam-South, located in Urich, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Black Oak Creek in Cass County, Missouri, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Salmon Lake Dam-South is not regulated by the state and does not undergo regular inspections or enforcement. With no associated structures and a small surface area of only 9 acres, the dam serves a relatively limited area with a drainage area of 70 square miles. While the dam does not have a designated spillway, it provides essential water resources for fire protection and livestock, highlighting its importance in the local ecosystem.
Although Salmon Lake Dam-South may not be the largest or most high-profile dam, its significance lies in its contribution to fire protection, stock watering, and recreational fishing opportunities in the area. As a privately owned structure with a minimal risk profile, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting the surrounding community while also serving as a habitat for small fish species. Despite its unregulated status, Salmon Lake Dam-South remains a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
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.
Salmon Lake Dam-South