Hintze Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Schaefer Lake Dam Trautman Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hintze Lake Dam, located in Sprott, Missouri, on the TR-Terre Bleue Creek, was completed in 1971 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", with no recent inspection data available.
This dam, under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, serves as a vital recreational site in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. With no state regulation or permitting required, the dam poses minimal risk to its surrounding community. However, the lack of recent assessment and emergency preparedness measures raises concerns about its long-term safety and management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hintze Lake Dam remains a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and public safety.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TERRE BLEUE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
58 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Hintze Lake Dam