Dickey Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dickey Lake Dam, located in Deepwater, Missouri, was completed in 1880 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 49 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Deepwater Creek within Henry County, Missouri, and is owned and operated by a private entity.

Despite its age, Dickey Lake Dam has a high hazard potential due to its condition being not rated. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and its emergency action plan and risk assessment are not up to date. This raises concerns about the safety and reliability of the structure, especially in the event of a potential failure. The dam's association with irrigation, recreation, and water supply adds to its importance as a water resource in the region.

Dickey Lake Dam's existence highlights the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human needs while ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the management and maintenance of dams like Dickey Lake become increasingly crucial. Efforts to assess and address the safety and regulatory aspects of this dam will be essential in safeguarding both water resources and communities that rely on its functions.

Year Completed

1880

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR DEEPWATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

35

Nid Storage

94

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.