Doutt Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Situated in Independence, Missouri, the Doutt Lake Dam is a privately-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including water supply.


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Summary

Completed in 1993, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the state's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to maintain its satisfactory condition.

With a high hazard potential, the Doutt Lake Dam poses a moderate risk that is continuously monitored and managed. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 3 feet, and it is situated on a tributary to Rock Creek. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has a satisfactory condition assessment and meets state inspection and regulatory requirements. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, although no specific emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared as of the latest data update in May 2018.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Doutt Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its multiple purposes, unique design features, and the ongoing efforts to manage its risk potential. As a critical component of the local water supply infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in Jackson County, Missouri. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water resources, infrastructure, and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TRIB TO ROCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

90

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.