Swan Lake Dam
Swan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Tough Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 8,685 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,862 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2016.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| River/Stream | Tough Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.61300, -93.21500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,685 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,862 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,862 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,674 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10308 |
| Federal ID | MO10308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |