Bair Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Bair Lake Dam in St.
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Summary
Charles, Missouri, stands as a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR Bigelow Creek. Built in 1971, this earth dam with a height of 32 feet serves multiple purposes, including debris control, flood risk reduction, and recreation. Owned privately, the dam has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite its high hazard potential, Bair Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam, with a buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation, has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. While it does not fall under state regulation and enforcement, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified.
Located in MATSON and under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District, Bair Lake Dam provides vital flood protection for the surrounding area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the history, purpose, and current state of this dam can help in appreciating the role of such structures in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR BIGELOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
65 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Bair Lake Dam