Meadow Lake Estates Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Meadow Lake Estates Dam, located in Franklin County, Missouri, stands as a vital structure in the region's water resource management.


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Summary

Completed in 1992, this earth dam primarily serves as a recreational area, offering a surface area of 5 acres for outdoor activities. With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the surrounding area.

Despite its important role in water management, Meadow Lake Estates Dam holds a high hazard potential, urging the need for regular inspections and risk assessment. The dam, built on Busch Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 15 feet. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk management measures are deemed moderate, indicating the necessity for proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.

Owned privately, Meadow Lake Estates Dam offers a picturesque recreational spot in Washington, Missouri, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its serene surroundings and essential water storage capabilities, this dam stands as a vital component in the region's ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of responsible management and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the environment for future generations.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

BUSCH CREEK

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.