Lost Creek #1
Lost Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Missouri, built in 1956. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lost Creek #1
The primary purpose of Lost Creek #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lammert Farms Llc (local government). It impounds the Lost Creek near Elsberry.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 788 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Elsberry |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.11788, -90.82484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 788 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,495 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LAMMERT FARMS LLC |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10212 |
| Federal ID | MO10212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |