Lucks Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Lucks Lake Dam, located in Marthasville, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

This dam, completed in 1968, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Situated on TR Kochs Creek, the dam serves the purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.

Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, Lucks Lake Dam has been classified with a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated". Despite lacking information on its inspection frequency and emergency action plan preparedness, the dam continues to be a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique design of this buttress-type dam offers a glimpse into the engineering feats of the past and the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both safety and enjoyment.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR KOCHS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

85

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.