Lemons Gravel Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Larry Brown Bill Silliman Dam
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Lemons Gravel Dam, located in Stoddard, Missouri, is a private earth dam with a buttress core type standing at a height of 20 feet.
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Summary
With a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet and a drainage area of 40 square miles, this dam poses a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." Despite its critical status, the dam has not been inspected recently, and emergency action plans are not in place.
The dam, situated on Trib Blackshire Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is not regulated by the state of Missouri, and there have been no state inspections or enforcement actions taken. While the primary purposes of Lemons Gravel Dam are unspecified, its existence raises concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its high hazard potential and lack of updated emergency preparedness measures. Further attention and action may be necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of this critical infrastructure.
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB BLACKSHIRE CREEK |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
40 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
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
|
105cfs |
St. Francis River At Wappapello
|
228cfs |
Castor River At Zalma
|
174cfs |
Black River At Poplar Bluff
|
739cfs |
Mississippi River At Thebes
|
92600cfs |
Little Black River Below Fairdealing
|
60cfs |
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.
Lemons Gravel Dam