Sam Stroupe Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Sam Stroupe Dam, located in Fayette, Missouri, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2000.


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Summary

With a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and has a low hazard potential. It has a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 48 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres and draining a 198-acre watershed.

The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge of 12.6 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam has not been inspected since November 2000, and there is no Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated for the structure, raising concerns about its risk management and emergency preparedness measures. With its unique design and location in Howard County, Missouri, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Sam Stroupe Dam both intriguing and concerning in terms of its potential impact on the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

336

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

198

Nid Storage

48

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, 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.