Pound Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Carlson Lake Dam Robertson Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Pound Lake Dam, located in Perry, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1977 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 20 feet with a length of 3695 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 172.8 square miles. Despite being categorized as a significant hazard potential dam with a high risk assessment, Pound Lake Dam is currently not regulated, permitted, inspected, or enforced by any state agency.
The dam, built on Middle Lick Creek, features a stone core and soil foundations, with no spillway and outlet gates. With a surface area of 1 acre and a normal storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, Pound Lake Dam poses a significant risk due to its condition being not rated and lacking a comprehensive emergency action plan. Furthermore, the risk management measures and guidelines for emergency preparedness are not currently in place, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
In the absence of state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, Pound Lake Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for irrigation purposes but raises concerns about its safety and emergency preparedness. With a risk assessment of high and a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unknown, emphasizing the need for thorough inspections, risk management measures, and the development of an effective emergency action plan to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
3695 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MIDDLE LICK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
172.8 |
Nid Storage |
241 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Pound Lake Dam