Deimeke Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Freyer Lake Dam Freyer Lake Dam East
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Deimeke Lake Dam, located in Rush Hill, Missouri, serves the primary purpose of irrigation and was completed in 1976.
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Summary
This privately-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the West Fork Cuivre River, within the Audrain County of Missouri, and covers a surface area of 20 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Deimeke Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by any state agency, with no state inspections, permitting, or enforcement in place. Furthermore, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and response in case of any unforeseen events.
Although the risk assessment and management measures for Deimeke Lake Dam are currently unspecified, its presence on the West Fork Cuivre River highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience may find interest in further studying the operational and safety aspects of this dam to ensure the sustainable utilization of water for irrigation purposes in the area.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK CUIVRE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
7700 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Deimeke Lake Dam