Marquis Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Marquis Dam, located in Zalma, Missouri, is a private-owned structure built in 1973 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

The dam's design consists of an Earth type structure with a height of 22 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a normal storage of 140 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Perkins Creek, the dam forms a surface area of 1 acre and covers a drainage area of 38.4 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 221 cubic feet per second.

Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and having a moderate risk assessment rating, Marquis Dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated". The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet and does not have any outlet gates. The structure is not subject to state regulation, inspection, permitting, or enforcement, highlighting its status as a privately owned and managed facility for fire protection, stock, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks detailed emergency action plans, it remains a vital resource for the local community's environmental and recreational needs.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-PERKINS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

38.4

Nid Storage

180

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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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.