Callaway Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Callaway Lake Dam, located in Warsaw, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-Middle Fork Tebo Creek, within the Kansas City District, and is owned by a private entity.

Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of Callaway Lake Dam is currently not rated, with no recent inspection or assessment data available. The dam does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction, and is not subject to state permitting or inspection requirements. With its location in a beautiful natural setting, the dam provides recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy the surrounding area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Callaway Lake Dam serves as an interesting example of a privately-owned recreational structure within the Missouri landscape. Its design as an earth dam with a buttress core adds to its unique characteristics, offering a glimpse into the diverse range of dam structures and purposes found across the state.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-MIDDLE FORK TEBO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

27

Nid Storage

107

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.