Bumb Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bumb Lake Dam #3 Bumb Lake #1 Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bumb Lake Dam #2, located in Jonesburg, Missouri, was completed in 1979 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.
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Summary
With a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, this earth dam on the TR Little Lost Creek offers a serene surface area of 3 acres for visitors to enjoy. Despite its primary purpose being recreation, this dam also holds a high hazard potential due to its condition being currently unassessed.
Owned privately, Bumb Lake Dam #2 stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate awareness. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the responsibility for the dam's maintenance and safety falls on its owners. This emphasizes the need for ongoing inspection and risk assessment to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and natural environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of Bumb Lake Dam #2 lies not only in its recreational value but also in the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. With the dam being unassessed and lacking emergency action protocols, there is a call for heightened awareness and proactive measures to mitigate any potential dangers. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for recreation and the need for responsible management to safeguard against potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR LITTLE LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Hermann
|
27500cfs |
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
83cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
75cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Ofallon
|
4cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters
|
8cfs |
Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bumb Lake Dam #2