Pope Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Pope Dam, located in Chariton, Missouri, along the TR-Mussel Fork river, was completed in 2006 by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands 26 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 31 feet, providing a storage capacity of 28.6 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 524.8 acres. The dam's spillway, with a width of 10 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low.
Despite not being state-regulated, Pope Dam poses a moderate risk (rated as 3) and remains in a not-rated condition as of the last inspection in September 2006. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, including preparedness and adherence to guidelines, is unclear. The dam's risk management measures and potential inundation maps are not specified, indicating a need for further evaluation and mitigation strategies to address potential risks and ensure the safety of nearby communities and water resources. Pope Dam's contribution to grade stabilization and its operational specifications make it a significant structure within the water resource management landscape.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MUSSEL FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
524.8 |
Nid Storage |
28.6 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Pope Dam