Lakes Famar Lower(Too Small) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) in Jefferson, Missouri, offers a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This private recreation area, completed in 1965, is nestled amidst the beauty of nature, with a low hazard potential and a structural height of 21 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the 5-acre surface area and the surrounding 45-acre drainage area.

Located in Times Beach, the dam boasts a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 27 acre-feet. While the dam's spillway type and discharge information are unspecified, its condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 1981. The dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are also pending updates. Despite these gaps, Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) stands as a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of Missouri.

With its Earth dam type and Buttress core design, Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small) offers a safe and inviting environment for recreation activities. Surrounded by the TR to Skullbones Creek, this hidden gem is maintained by private owners and remains unregulated by the state. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to explore and appreciate the beauty of Lakes Famar Lower (Too Small), its low hazard potential and tranquil ambiance make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR TO SKULLBONES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

45

Nid Storage

56

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.