Gurwit Lake Dam
Gurwit Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gurwit Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gurwit Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Monte Gurwit (private). It impounds the Tr-lick Fork Creek near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 127 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tr-lick Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.15098, -92.38548 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 127 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 51 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MONTE GURWIT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10020 |
| Federal ID | MO10020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |