Baudendistel Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Baudendistel Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 2000, this buttress-core structure stands at a height of 48 feet and spans a length of 620 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to the Missouri River and serves as a vital resource for water storage and management in the region.

With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2017, Baudendistel Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam boasts a normal storage capacity of 170 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.5 acres, making it a significant feature in the local landscape. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a crucial component of the water resource infrastructure in the area.

Managed by private owners, Baudendistel Dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy various activities. Its strategic location and design make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the dynamics of dam construction, operation, and regulation. As a key element in the local water management system, Baudendistel Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices in ensuring the well-being of both the environment and the community it serves.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

620

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TRIB TO MO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.5

Hydraulic Height

42.1

Drainage Area

60

Nid Storage

241

Structural Height

48

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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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.