Shockley Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Shockley Lake Dam is a private dam located in Gasconade, Missouri, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1958, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. It serves as a recreational area and covers a surface area of 7 acres, with a drainage area of 168 acres.
Situated on the Dry Fork of the Bourbeuse River, Shockley Lake Dam is classified as a rockfill dam with a buttress core type. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. With no recent inspection date available, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor this dam to ensure its safety and longevity for both its intended purposes and the surrounding environment.
Managed by a private owner, Shockley Lake Dam presents an opportunity for conservation efforts and sustainable water resource management in Missouri. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and regulating water infrastructure to meet the needs of both humans and wildlife in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY FK-BOURBEUSE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
168 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Shockley Lake Dam