Robbins Lake Dam Downstream
Robbins Lake Dam Downstream is an earth dam located in Nodaway County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Robbins Lake Dam Downstream
The primary purpose of Robbins Lake Dam Downstream is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rancho Del Rayo, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-hundred&two River near Pickering.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 77 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/1993. That was 32 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Nearest City | Pickering |
| River/Stream | Tr-hundred&two River |
| Coordinates | 40.49416, -94.85278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 77 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RANCHO DEL RAYO, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11259 |
| Federal ID | MO11259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |