Clark Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Joy Dam Tiefenthaler Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clark Lake Dam, located in Dent County, Missouri, serves as a vital recreational resource for the community.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this private Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities on its 5-acre surface area. Despite its primary purpose of recreation, the dam also plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 440 square miles.
With a high hazard potential, Clark Lake Dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding residents and recreational users. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," ongoing risk management measures are essential to mitigate any potential hazards. Although it is not regulated by the state, the dam's significance in both recreation and water resource management underscores the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to preserve its function and safety for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HUTCHINS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
440 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Clark Lake Dam