Pueschel Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Pueschel Lake Dam, located in Gasconade, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet, with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Wallace Creek, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Although the dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, its location within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures a level of oversight. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 95 square miles, the dam provides essential water resource management for the surrounding area. Despite not having an emergency action plan in place, the dam's low hazard potential indicates a minimal risk to the community in case of a potential failure.
Overall, Pueschel Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for recreational activities in BEM, Missouri, while also contributing to water resource management in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable storage capacity for the area, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources in the face of changing climates.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALLACE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
95 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Pueschel Lake Dam