Deichman Lake Dam (south)
Deichman Lake Dam (south) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Deichman Lake Dam (south)
The primary purpose of Deichman Lake Dam (south) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clarence Deichman (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Creek near Moscow Mills.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Moscow Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.13357, -91.52303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 884 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLARENCE DEICHMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10157 |
| Federal ID | MO10157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |