Walnut Glenn Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Walnut Glenn Lake Dam, located in Phelps County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that stands at a height of 37 feet.


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Summary

The dam, designed by MCCAUL, serves the purpose of impounding water from an unnamed tributary of Camp Creek. With a storage capacity of 308 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 383 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Walnut Glenn Lake Dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition during its last assessment in 2012. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 325 square miles. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk level, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri.

With its strategic location and vital role in water management, Walnut Glenn Lake Dam represents a key infrastructure for the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's design and features, which contribute to the overall sustainability and resilience of the area's water supply system. The dam's inspection and regulatory processes ensure its continued operation and safety for the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Dam Length

485

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIB OF CAMP CREEK

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

32.9

Drainage Area

325

Nid Storage

308

Structural Height

47

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

47
       
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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.