City Of Fenton Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

City of Fenton Dam #1, located in St.


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Summary

Louis, Missouri, is an earth buttress dam owned by the local government with a height of 34.8 feet and a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. The dam's purpose and primary dam type are unspecified, but its hazard potential is rated as high. Despite being last inspected in 2005, the condition assessment remains unrated, suggesting a potential need for further evaluation and maintenance.

This dam, situated in the Kansas City District, poses a risk to the surrounding area in case of a potential failure, as indicated by its high hazard potential. The dam lacks certain critical information such as the completion year and spillway type, making it essential for authorities to prioritize updating and monitoring its condition regularly. With emergency action plans and risk assessments yet to be completed, there is a need for proactive measures to ensure the safety and resilience of City of Fenton Dam #1 in the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges.

Dam Height

34.8

Surface Area

3

Nid Storage

42

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.