Plumlee Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Plumlee Lake Dam, located in Warsaw, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation on TR-Cedar Creek.


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Summary

The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, standing at a height of 25 feet and providing a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and has not undergone recent inspections.

Despite its modest size and recreational purpose, Plumlee Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management in Henry County. Situated within the Kansas City District, the dam serves as a minor but important component in the region's overall drainage area of 20 square miles. The dam's minimal surface area of 2 acres and storage capacity of 27 acre-feet contribute to the conservation of water resources in the area.

While Plumlee Lake Dam may not be as prominent as other structures in the region, its significance lies in its function as a recreational spot and its role in managing water resources in the area. As a privately owned facility, the dam stands as a testament to the diverse array of water resource management strategies employed across Missouri, showcasing the importance of even smaller structures in the broader context of climate adaptation and water conservation efforts.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

20

Nid Storage

27

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.