Young Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kircher P D Dam Jm Kircher Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Young Lake Dam, located in Cass County, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1976 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches over 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-Camp Branch, within the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, and owned by a private entity.
The dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not state-regulated or permitted, it serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock pond, and recreation. With a spillway width of 36 feet and a drainage area of 645 acres, Young Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting wildlife in the region. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, offering both functional and recreational benefits for the community.
Young Lake Dam, with its stone core and soil foundations, stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and environmental conservation. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam provides essential water storage for the surrounding area, supporting a diverse range of aquatic habitats and recreational activities. Its presence underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need to balance the needs of both wildlife and human communities in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAMP BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
645 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
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.
Young Lake Dam