Rice Lake Dam East Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rice Lake Dam West Raymond Claus Pond
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Rice Lake Dam East, located in Stoddard, Missouri along Wolf Creek, was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8 acres and drains an area of 100 acres.
The dam has a high hazard potential but its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite being non-federally regulated, the dam poses a potential risk with no emergency action plan in place. With no recent inspections or evaluations, the dam's safety and maintenance remain uncertain. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Rice Lake Dam East an intriguing case study for examining the management and structural integrity of privately owned dams in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
100 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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 East