Luecke Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Luecke Lake Dam, located in Osage City, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam creates a picturesque lake covering 6 acres and serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.

Situated on the TR-Maries River and regulated by the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Luecke Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety features such as spillways and outlet gates, its overall risk management measures and emergency action plan preparedness remain unclear.

Despite its limited structural features and regulatory oversight, Luecke Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a potential water resource for the surrounding area. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Luecke Lake Dam become increasingly crucial for safeguarding both people and the environment.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-MARIES RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

120

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.