Roberts Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam, located in Boonville, Missouri, is a private Earth dam completed in 1972 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Gribble Branch of Clear Fork.


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Summary

With a height of 26 feet and a length of 424 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and serves various purposes such as fish and wildlife pond, grade stabilization, and recreation. The dam has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, making it a vital structure for managing water resources in the area.

Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing water storage for the surrounding area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates pose challenges in managing water discharge effectively, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures. With its strategic location and significant impact on the local ecosystem, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.

As climate change continues to influence weather patterns and increase the frequency and intensity of extreme events, the role of dams like Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam in flood risk reduction and water storage becomes even more critical. Understanding the dam's design, purpose, and potential risks is essential for ensuring its long-term functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roberts, Hunter Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in balancing flood control, environmental conservation, and recreational needs within the context of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

424

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

GRIBBLE BR OF CLEAR FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

150

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.