Dale Frazier Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Dale Frazier Dam, located in Daviess County, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1990.
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Summary
The dam serves the primary purpose of grade stabilization and also provides fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond benefits. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 218 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Dale Frazier Dam has not been formally rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 39 feet and has not undergone any modifications since its completion. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it plays a crucial role in managing drainage in the area and protecting against erosion along the TR-GRINDSTONE ER. river or stream.
Although not regulated by the state of Missouri, Dale Frazier Dam is subject to inspection every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 1990. While the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified. Despite its relatively small size and limited operational features, Dale Frazier Dam remains an essential component of water resource management in the region, contributing to flood control and ecosystem preservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
218 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GRINDSTONE ER. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
313.6 |
Nid Storage |
31 |
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.
Dale Frazier Dam