Middle Fork Water Company Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Schultz Farms Dam Foster Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
The Middle Fork Water Company Dam in Missouri, located in Gentry County near the city of Darlington, serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management and climate regulation in the region.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 34.9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37.8 feet, providing storage capacity of up to 1052 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the Linn Creek and covers a surface area of 83.5 acres, with a drainage area of 3577 square miles.
Managed by the public utility Middle Fork Water Company, the dam is regulated by the state's Dam and Reservoir Safety Program and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential but a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management for the surrounding communities. Its uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates pose challenges in emergency response, highlighting the need for comprehensive risk management measures and emergency action plans.
Dam Length |
925 |
Dam Height |
34.9 |
River Or Stream |
LINN CREEK |
Surface Area |
83.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
37.8 |
Drainage Area |
3577 |
Nid Storage |
1052 |
Structural Height |
37.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
Middle Fork Water Company Dam