Red Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Red Lake, located in Waynesville, Missouri, is a federal-owned Earth dam completed in 1970 by the US Army primarily for debris control on the Roubidoux-Smith Branch Tr.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

The dam stands at 28 feet high with a length of 360 feet, providing a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential, Red Lake is classified as having a moderate risk level due to its condition assessment not being available.

Owned, funded, designed, constructed, regulated, and inspected by the US Army, Red Lake serves a crucial purpose in managing water resources in Pulaski County. With a drainage area of 1 square mile and a maximum discharge capacity not specified, the dam's presence ensures the safety and integrity of the surrounding community. Although its condition assessment remains unknown, Red Lake's risk management measures are yet to be detailed, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term sustainability.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

Roubidoux-Smith Branch Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

32

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

28
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.