Payne Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kelly Lake Dam Brown Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Payne Dam, located in Hagers Grove, Missouri, was completed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 450 feet. It holds a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, with a drainage area of 240 acres.
The dam, situated on TR-Suratt Creek, has a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge of 13.7 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a moderate risk (3) due to unspecified factors. The dam has not been inspected since its completion in 1999, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Although there is no emergency action plan in place, the risk management measures and overall safety of the dam are not clearly outlined in the available data.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Payne Dam will find its construction and purpose intriguing, particularly its potential impact on the local ecosystem and water management in the area. The dam's location in a rural part of Adair County adds to its significance as a water management structure. However, the lack of recent inspections and detailed risk assessment may raise concerns about the dam's long-term safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SURATT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Payne Dam