Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam, located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife, irrigation, and recreation in the region.


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Summary

This private earth dam, completed in 1977, stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 837 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Post Oak Creek and is primarily constructed with stone core and soil foundation materials.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam has not been inspected since August 1979 and is currently not rated for its condition. Despite lacking recent assessments, the dam's uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet can handle a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second. While the dam has no outlet gates or associated structures, its strategic location within the Kansas City District ensures its importance for water resource management and flood control in the area.

Warrensburg Country Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and community recreation, providing essential support for local ecosystems while offering opportunities for leisure and enjoyment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the dam's role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem and serving as a protective barrier against potential hazards underscores its significance for both water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

837

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-POST OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

750

Nid Storage

167

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.