Pemiscot Bayou Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Half-Moon Lake Dam Hank
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pemiscot Bayou Dam, located in Pemiscot, Missouri, was completed in 1956 and serves as a recreational site along the PEMISCOT BAYOU river.
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Summary
This privately owned Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreational, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and a "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected in recent years, with no state jurisdiction or regulation in place. The dam's lack of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement raises concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts about its long-term safety and maintenance. Additionally, the absence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated risk assessment further highlight the need for increased oversight and monitoring of this critical infrastructure.
As water resources continue to face increasing pressures from climate change and growing populations, it is crucial for dam owners, regulators, and stakeholders to prioritize the safety and sustainability of structures like Pemiscot Bayou Dam. Enhancing inspection protocols, implementing risk management measures, and developing emergency response plans are essential steps to ensure the resilience of this dam and protect surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
PEMISCOT BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
58 |
Drainage Area |
58 |
Nid Storage |
310 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Pemiscot Bayou Dam