Carter Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brown Locke Lake Dam West
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Located in Audrain County, Missouri, Carter Lake Dam was completed in 1973 and serves as a crucial structure for maintaining a fish and wildlife pond.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 645 feet, providing storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of supporting local wildlife and recreation activities, the dam also helps regulate the flow of TR-Davis Creek.
Managed by a private owner, Carter Lake Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam remains a significant asset for its surrounding community. With a spillway width of 12 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam contributes to the overall ecological health of the area while offering recreational opportunities for visitors. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carter Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
645 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DAVIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
268.8 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Carter Lake Dam