Feutz Lake Dam East Upper
Feutz Lake Dam East Upper is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Feutz Lake Dam East Upper
The primary purpose of Feutz Lake Dam East Upper is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by E B Feutz (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Dam Creek near Mexico.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 185 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Mexico |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Dam Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.08830, -91.99098 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | E B FEUTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10048 |
| Federal ID | MO10048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |