Austin Community Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mononame 284 (Removed) Freebird Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Austin Community Lake Dam, located in Manes, Missouri, was completed in 1958 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet. With a surface area of 23 acres and a drainage area of 236 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities in the region.
Despite being owned by the state of Missouri, Austin Community Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by any state agency. Its hazard potential is rated as high, although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated". With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and limited risk assessment measures, there is a need for increased oversight and management to ensure the safety and stability of the dam, especially in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Austin Community Lake Dam an interesting case study, with its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core. The dam's location on TR-Beaver Creek, in the Kansas City District, highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns. As discussions around dam safety and emergency preparedness continue, Austin Community Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
236 |
Nid Storage |
332 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Jacks Fork Near Mountain View
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76cfs |
Roubidoux Creek Above Ft. Leonard Wood
|
22cfs |
Big Piney River Near Big Piney
|
220cfs |
North Fork River Near Tecumseh
|
383cfs |
Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh
|
219cfs |
Current River Above Akers
|
196cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Austin Community Lake Dam