Carl Dreyer Lake Dam
Carl Dreyer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Carl Dreyer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carl Dreyer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. & Mrs. Carl Dreyer (private). It impounds the Tr-smith Branch near New Florence.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | New Florence |
| River/Stream | Tr-smith Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.93541, -91.48658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR. & MRS. CARL DREYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10158 |
| Federal ID | MO10158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |