Keuss Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keuss Dam, located in Washington, Missouri, is a privately owned structure on Turkey Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet with a hydraulic height of 42 feet, providing a storage capacity of 378 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it has a drainage area of 94 square miles.

With a surface area of 21 acres and a maximum discharge of 164 cubic feet per second, Keuss Dam poses a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam is regularly inspected by state regulatory agencies, enforced, and permitted for operation. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness have not been fully detailed. Overall, Keuss Dam serves as a vital recreation spot in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its scenic surroundings and water-based activities.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

94

Nid Storage

378

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.