Lovins Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dexter Noname Garner Dam
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Lovins Lake Dam, located in ST FRANCIS,ARK, Missouri, was completed in 1972 and serves primarily for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, also supports debris control, irrigation, and recreation purposes. Situated on TR-CANE CREEK, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
Managed by a private owner, Lovins Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being not regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to provide essential functions for the surrounding area. With a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 35 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Although lacking certain regulatory oversight, Lovins Lake Dam remains a vital infrastructure for the community it serves. With its multiple purposes and low hazard potential, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource management and climate resilience in maintaining the safety and well-being of the area's residents.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
35 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse
|
105cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
228cfs |
Black River At Poplar Bluff
|
739cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
|
174cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
60cfs |
Black River Near Corning
|
576cfs |
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.
Lovins Lake Dam