Dickman Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Dickman Lake Dam, located in Pettis County, Missouri, was completed in 1971 and serves primarily as a flood risk reduction structure along TR-Muddy Creek.
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Summary
The dam, owned privately, stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. Its purpose extends beyond flood protection, encompassing fire protection, stock or small fish pond maintenance, irrigation, and recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dickman Lake Dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, spans across an 8-acre surface area and serves a drainage area of 290 acres. The structure has not undergone recent inspections, and no modifications have been reported in recent years. The dam's associated structures, if any, remain unlisted, and its risk management measures, emergency contact information, and inundation maps are yet to be prepared or updated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Dickman Lake Dam may find its multi-faceted purpose intriguing, as it not only mitigates flood risks but also supports various other activities. The dam's historical completion date and lack of recent inspections raise questions about its current condition and emergency preparedness. With its location in a picturesque area near Chateau Springs, the dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
290 |
Nid Storage |
141 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lamine River Near Otterville
|
14cfs |
Blackwater River At Blue Lick
|
26cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
29100cfs |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
27100cfs |
Moniteau Creek Near Fayette
|
2cfs |
Missouri River At Waverly
|
26400cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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