Flaker Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Flaker Lake Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, was completed in 1962 and stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 480 feet.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Situated on TR to Ausbin Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core design.

Owned privately, Flaker Lake Dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, with no inspection or enforcement activities reported. Despite its condition being marked as "Not Rated," the dam continues to be a popular recreational spot in the area. Although the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, it remains an integral part of the local landscape and ecosystem, contributing to the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Flaker Lake Dam may not be under federal agency oversight, but its significance in providing recreational opportunities and water storage in the region cannot be understated. With its picturesque location and historical importance, the dam serves as a reminder of the balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the role of structures like Flaker Lake Dam in shaping our interactions with the natural world and promoting sustainable practices for future generations.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR TO AUSBIN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

70

Nid Storage

96

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.