Temples Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Meesy, Mike Dam Thomason Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 4, 2026
Temples Lake Dam, located in Bernie, Missouri, was completed in 1974 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a pond for small fish and stock.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 26 feet, with a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Main Ditch-Little River and falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the condition of Temples Lake Dam has not been officially rated. The last inspection took place in May 1979, and there is no current assessment of the dam's structural integrity. The dam does not have a spillway and the emergency action plan status is unknown. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Temples Lake Dam an intriguing case study due to its multiple purposes, location in a rural area, and the lack of recent inspection and condition assessment data.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR MAIN DITCH-LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
185 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
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
|
108cfs |
Black River At Poplar Bluff
|
598cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
244cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
59cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
|
173cfs |
Black River Near Corning
|
609cfs |
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.
Temples Lake Dam