Tatge Lake Dam-Sect 29 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tatge Lake Dam-Sect 29 is a privately owned earth dam located in Benton County, Missouri, specifically in the city of Warsaw.


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Summary

Completed in 1961, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 10 acres and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. With a height of 28 feet, this dam on the TR-OSAGE RIVER is designed as a buttress-type structure.

Despite being privately owned, Tatge Lake Dam-Sect 29 has a high hazard potential, making it crucial to monitor its condition regularly. Currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, this dam has not undergone recent inspections or had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. Given its location and potential risks, it is essential for authorities and stakeholders to address any potential safety concerns and ensure proper emergency preparedness measures are in place.

With its location in the Kansas City District and representation by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Tatge Lake Dam-Sect 29 plays a significant role in the local water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts focus on sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions, monitoring and maintaining the safety and functionality of dams like Tatge Lake Dam-Sect 29 become essential for the community's well-being and long-term water resource management goals.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-OSAGE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

93

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.