Rauch Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Houston Lake Dam Nuelle Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Rauch Dam, located in Aullville, Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1969 and serves as a crucial water resource for the area.
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Summary
This private Earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, primarily used for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a key role in fire protection, grade stabilization, and recreational activities in the region.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rauch Dam is designed with stone core types and soil foundations, ensuring its structural integrity. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type and minimal width provide adequate safety measures. While the dam's condition is not currently rated, its risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues. With its peaceful surroundings and recreational opportunities, Rauch Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DAVIS CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
38.4 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Rauch Dam