Totten Reservoir Report
Nearby: Great Bear Lake Dam Lost Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Totten, F A Lake Dam in Missouri is a privately-owned structure completed in 1970 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, this earth dam on the TR-North Carolina Creek is situated in Webster County near the city of Turner. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
The dam's condition assessment remains ungraded as the last inspection took place in 1979. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are also not up to date. The lack of state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight raises concerns about the management and safety of the structure, especially given its high hazard potential. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Totten, F A Lake Dam an intriguing case study in the challenges of maintaining private dams for recreational purposes without state oversight.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH CAROLINA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
56 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Totten,F A Lake Dam