Turner's Dream Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Turner's Dream Lake Dam, located in Wayne County, Missouri, was completed in 1977 and serves as a recreational destination for water enthusiasts.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 34.9 feet and has a length of 590 feet, creating a storage capacity of 988 acre-feet. The dam overlooks TR-Barnes Creek and offers a surface area of 50 acres for various water activities.

Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Turner's Dream Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment has not been rated. The dam has not been inspected since 1979, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance status. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not available, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation and preparation to ensure public safety and environmental protection in case of emergencies.

With its picturesque setting and significant storage capacity, Turner's Dream Lake Dam presents both recreational opportunities and potential risks. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and risk management in maintaining the safety and integrity of our water infrastructure. As discussions on water conservation and climate resilience continue, the future of Turner's Dream Lake Dam will likely involve enhanced monitoring and proactive measures to address potential hazards and ensure sustainable use for generations to come.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

590

Dam Height

34.9

River Or Stream

TR-BARNES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

50

Drainage Area

1772

Nid Storage

988

Structural Height

35

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.