Lybyer Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lybyer Lake Dam, located in Texas, Missouri, was completed in 1978 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 680 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-WEST ROUBIDOUX CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Lybyer Lake Dam is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and has a drainage area of 25.6 square miles. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. The dam does not have outlet gates and is not regulated by state agencies.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lybyer Lake Dam an intriguing structure, given its unique location and purpose. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1970s, the dam continues to provide essential services to the local community while facing moderate risk factors. As a private entity, the dam operates independently, making it an interesting case study for those interested in the management and maintenance of water infrastructure in rural areas.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-WEST ROUBIDOUX CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

25.6

Nid Storage

133

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.