Starke Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Starke Lake Dam, located in Lafayette, Missouri, serves as a vital water resource for the community, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, making it a valuable asset for water management in the region. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Starke Lake Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TR-Missouri River, supporting a drainage area of 300 acres. Despite not being state regulated, the dam's strategic location and structural design make it a key component in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood risks in the area. With a surface area of 13 acres and a normal storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam contributes to the overall water security and environmental sustainability of the region.
As an essential infrastructure for water resource management and recreation, Starke Lake Dam underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure their safety and functionality. With its strategic location and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the community, highlighting the significance of responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and environmental challenges. Continued inspection and evaluation of Starke Lake Dam will be essential to safeguarding its integrity and maximizing its potential benefits for the surrounding area.
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSOURI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
300 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Starke Lake Dam