Dams in Pettis County, Missouri
28Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County has 28 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Pettis County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Spring Fork Lake Dam at 43 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Fork Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 43 | Water Supply | 1925 |
| Hermora Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Windsor Farrington Park Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1902 |
| Daum Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Hayes Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 20 | ||
| Rubydo Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Tebo Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Wood Dale Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Recreation | 1994 |
| Dickman Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Doyen Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Tempel Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Wesner Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Steele Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Dilthey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Steve Smith Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Smith Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | |
| Van Dyne Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Grade Stabilization | 1983 |
| Fortune Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Lookout West Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Selken Lake | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1979 |
| Weston Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Frederick Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Wicker Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Parkhurst Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Rader Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1951 |
| Alcolac Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Hughes Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Dick Monsees Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1968 |