Saint Stephens Lake Dam

TR-FISHING RIVER· Ray, Missouri· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Saint Stephens Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 63.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area320 sq mi
NID IDMO11921

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

ST STEPHEN BAPTIST CHRCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Saint Stephens Lake Dam?

Saint Stephens Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Saint Stephens Lake Dam?

Saint Stephens Lake Dam is owned by ST STEPHEN BAPTIST CHRCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Saint Stephens Lake Dam?

Saint Stephens 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 Saint Stephens Lake Dam?

Saint Stephens Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.