Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam, located in Jefferson County, Missouri, was completed in 1949 and serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core, stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 600 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water storage for the surrounding area, covering a surface area of 11 acres and draining a watershed of 294 acres.

Managed by a private owner, Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam is regulated by the Dam and Reservoir Safety Program in Missouri, ensuring its safety and compliance with state inspection and enforcement protocols. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its proximity to Skullbones Creek, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite this, the dam's condition assessment in 2007 deemed it to be satisfactory, indicating its structural integrity and ability to withstand potential risks. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2015, further enhancing its preparedness for any unforeseen events.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Hill Lake #1 Dam offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities while playing a crucial role in water storage and management in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure management and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO SKULLBONES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

294

Nid Storage

185

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.