Eldridge Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Eldridge Lake Dam, located in Holden, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for debris control along the TR-East Pin Oak Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While primarily designed for debris control, the dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
Owned privately, Eldridge Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, with no state permitting or enforcement in place. The dam has a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 152 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Eldridge Lake Dam stands as a vital structure in the area, providing not only debris control but also serving multiple purposes for the local community. With its low hazard potential and private ownership, the dam continues to play a key role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Johnson County, Missouri.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST PIN OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
152 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
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.
Eldridge Lake Dam