Lake Maryann Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Lake Maryann Dam, located in Cedar Hill, Missouri, was completed in 1971 and serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community.


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Summary

Owned by a private entity, the dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a serene surface area of 5 acres for activities such as boating and fishing.

Despite its recreational benefits, Lake Maryann Dam poses a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state agency for inspection or enforcement. Located along the TR to North Fork river or stream, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unclear, raising concerns about its safety and management measures in the event of an emergency.

With its picturesque setting and important role in providing recreational opportunities, Lake Maryann Dam stands as both a cherished water resource and a potential area of concern for climate and water resource enthusiasts. As efforts to ensure the dam's safety and emergency preparedness continue, its significance in the local landscape underscores the importance of sustainable management practices and risk assessment for dams in the region.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR TO NORTH FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

45

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

33

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.