Garden City Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Garden City Lake Dam, located in Cass County, Missouri, is a local government-owned structure primarily used for recreation and water supply purposes.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam, with a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 341 acre-feet, was completed in 1962 along Panther Creek. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.

The dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in Quick City, offering a surface area of 29 acres for recreational activities. With a drainage area of 450 acres, the dam provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and picnicking. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks an emergency action plan, its low hazard potential and historical performance suggest a safe environment for visitors.

Overall, Garden City Lake Dam stands as a vital resource for the local community, offering both recreational opportunities and water storage capacity. While improvements in inspection and emergency preparedness could enhance the dam's safety measures, the structure remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

29

Drainage Area

450

Nid Storage

341

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.