Sellenriek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Philnor Farms Laschke Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Sellenriek Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, was completed in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Big Berger Creek.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at 32 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, though its condition assessment is currently not rated.
Though the dam has not been inspected since 1979, it serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 122 square miles, the dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. Despite its age, Sellenriek Dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the overall safety and resilience of the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG BERGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
122 |
Nid Storage |
171 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Hermann
|
31200cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
110cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
960cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
437cfs |
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
|
1cfs |
Meramec River At Pacific
|
676cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Sellenriek Dam