Burnett Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Burnett Lake Dam, located in Chaffee, Missouri, was completed in 1975 and serves as a recreational resource for the community.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, the dam has a high hazard potential, which highlights the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring.

The dam, situated on the TR-Hindman Creek, is under the jurisdiction of the state of Missouri and is not regulated or inspected by state authorities. Its primary purpose is recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it last underwent inspection in December 1980.

Given its high hazard potential and the lack of recent inspection data, Burnett Lake Dam presents a potential risk to surrounding areas in the event of a failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in tracking the dam's condition and any future risk management measures that may be implemented to ensure the safety of the community and the integrity of the dam structure.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-HINDMAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

110

Nid Storage

105

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.