Crescent Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Crescent Lake Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1965, the Earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. It impounds water from the TR TO MERAMEC stream and covers a surface area of 6 acres with a drainage area of 50 square miles.

Despite being privately owned, Crescent Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, raising concerns about its hazard potential, which is rated as high. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With limited information available on its risk assessment and management measures, there is a need for increased oversight and preparedness to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.

As an essential part of the overall water resource infrastructure, Crescent Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the region. However, with the lack of regulatory oversight and maintenance assessments, there is a call for increased attention to ensure the safety of the dam and the surrounding community. Climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources and infrastructure management will find Crescent Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in the challenges of balancing recreational use with the need for proper maintenance and risk mitigation in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR TO MERAMEC

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

96

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.