White Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

White Lake Dam, located in Deepwater, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-South Grand River.


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Summary

With a structural height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, the dam serves to control debris and reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated.

Despite being privately owned, White Lake Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, as it is not state-regulated, permitted, inspected, or enforced. The dam's associated structures, inspection frequency, emergency action plan, and risk assessment are also not available. The dam's location in Henry County, Missouri, and its relatively small surface area of 10 acres contribute to its role in managing water resources and climate-related risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find White Lake Dam an interesting case study in private dam ownership and flood risk reduction efforts.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH GRAND RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

160

Nid Storage

134

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

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.