Eagle Sky Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Eagle Sky Lake Dam, also known as Frontier Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Wayne, Missouri.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 110 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet. Situated on Camp Creek, the dam's hydraulic height reaches 42 feet and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet.

Managed by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG, Eagle Sky Lake Dam has a hazard potential rated as high, but its condition assessment is deemed satisfactory. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite not being under the jurisdiction of a federal agency, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state regulatory agency in Missouri, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining its functionality and safety standards.

As a key feature in the local landscape, Eagle Sky Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and water resource management benefits for the surrounding community. Its strategic location in Patterson, Missouri, and its capacity to hold water make it a valuable asset in the region's efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure a sustainable water supply for residents and wildlife alike.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

376

Dam Height

57

River Or Stream

CAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

110

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

3224

Nid Storage

3300

Structural Height

52

Outlet Gates

Valve

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

57
       
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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.