William Trunk Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

William Trunk Lake Dam in Jefferson, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1990 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 29 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area. Despite not being regulated by the state, it has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential.

Situated within the Kansas City District, the dam's primary purpose is to ensure water supply for fire protection and recreational activities, making it a key feature in the local ecosystem. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its structural design and foundation type are buttress and unspecified, respectively. The dam's contribution to the surrounding environment is further highlighted by its surface area of 1 acre and normal storage capacity of 10 acre-feet.

While the dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, its significance lies in its role in water resource management and ecological conservation. As an essential component of the local landscape, William Trunk Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for both human and environmental well-being.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Height

29

Surface Area

1

Nid Storage

16

Structural Height

29

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.