Avis Fishing Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bill Silliman Dam Lovins Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 4, 2026
Avis Fishing Lake, located in Stoddard, Missouri, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 3400 feet, creating a surface area of 4.4 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 56 acre-feet, the lake is fed by Lick Creek and has a drainage area of 160 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Avis Fishing Lake has a high risk assessment due to its condition being rated as "Not Rated." The dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. Although there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the lake remains a popular destination for fishing and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness of the dam are currently not documented, indicating a potential area for improvement and further assessment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to consider.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Avis Fishing Lake