Glover Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Buckman Dam Smith Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Glover Dam, located in Shelby, Missouri, along Thomas Creek, was completed in 1995 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 587 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, the dam serves to control water flow and prevent erosion in the surrounding area, covering a surface area of 8 acres and draining a 108.8 square mile watershed.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Glover Dam is currently not rated. With no state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its maintenance, the dam operates with uncontrolled spillways and no outlet gates. As a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region, Glover Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local environment and ensuring the stability of the surrounding ecosystem. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Glover Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of private dams in rural Missouri.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
587 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
THOMAS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
108.8 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Glover Dam