Rasse Lake Dam

TR-SALK FORK BLACKWATER RIVER· Saline, Missouri· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rasse Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area46 sq mi
NID IDMO11632

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ROBERT L RASSE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rasse Lake Dam?

Rasse Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Rasse Lake Dam?

Rasse Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT L RASSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rasse Lake Dam?

Rasse Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rasse Lake Dam?

Rasse Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.