Rice Lake Dam West Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rice Lake Dam East Raymond Claus Pond
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Rice Lake Dam West, located in Stoddard, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Wolf Creek, within the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a hazard potential rated as high, Rice Lake Dam West is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, this private-owned dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
100 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse
|
148cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
|
266cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
687cfs |
Mississippi River At Thebes
|
96800cfs |
Black River At Poplar Bluff
|
770cfs |
St. Francis River Near Patterson
|
205cfs |
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.
Rice Lake Dam West