Holiday Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Holiday Lake Dam, located in Crawford, Missouri, stands as a testament to engineering excellence with its primary purpose being recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam boasts a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. Situated on Shoal Creek, the dam offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the surrounding natural beauty.

Owned privately, Holiday Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, yet its condition assessment remains unrated. Despite being non-regulated by the state, this dam serves as a vital recreational hub for the local community, offering a surface area of 11 acres and a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With its location in the heart of nature, Holiday Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.

Visitors to Holiday Lake Dam can marvel at its structural integrity and appreciate the efforts put forth to ensure public safety. While the dam's hazard potential remains high, its recreational value and serene surroundings make it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Missouri's natural landscapes.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

SHOAL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

909

Nid Storage

141

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.