Shelbina Lake Dam
Shelbina Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Missouri, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Shelbina Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shelbina Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Shelbina (local government). It impounds the Tr To Salt River near Florida.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 749 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,510 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Missouri dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Florida |
| River/Stream | Tr To Salt River |
| Coordinates | 39.72592, -92.04443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 749 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,510 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SHELBINA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10057 |
| Federal ID | MO10057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |