Kohler Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kohler Lake Dam, located in Cass County, Missouri, serves a primary purpose of irrigation and was completed in 1975.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a length of 1500 feet, impounds water from TR-Camp Branch for irrigation purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre, with a drainage area of 25.6 square miles.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections despite not being regulated by the state. The dam is privately owned and is not subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, or enforcement, indicating a level of self-regulation and responsibility by the owners.

With its picturesque location and vital role in providing water for irrigation, Kohler Lake Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing and managing water resources. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-CAMP BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

25.6

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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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.