Trimble Lake Dam-West (Dry) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Trimble Lake Dam-West (Dry) in Cedar City, Missouri, was completed in 1955 and is a private earth dam with a height of 30 feet.


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The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Turkey Creek, the dam has a drainage area of 50 square miles and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation.

Owned by a private entity, Trimble Lake Dam-West is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam's structural height matches its hydraulic height at 30 feet, with a core type of buttress and an unlisted/unknown foundation. The dam has no spillway and no outlet gates, raising concerns about its emergency preparedness and risk management measures. The lack of a rated condition assessment and emergency action plan highlights the need for closer attention to this high hazard dam.

Located in Callaway County, Missouri, Trimble Lake Dam-West poses a potential risk to downstream communities in the event of a failure. With no recent inspections or updates on emergency preparedness, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts alike should closely monitor the dam's condition and advocate for improved safety measures to protect both the surrounding environment and local residents from potential disasters.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.