Del Lago Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Del Lago Lake Dam, located in Washington, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1986 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 33 feet tall, this structure on Crows Creek offers a serene 6-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 106 acre-feet, the dam provides a low hazard potential for the surrounding area.

Despite being privately owned, Del Lago Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state of Missouri. With no state jurisdiction or permitting requirements, the dam's condition is currently not rated. While it may lack some formal oversight, the dam's primary purpose of recreation ensures that it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Del Lago Lake Dam presents an opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty in a tranquil setting.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

CROWS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

320

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

33

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.