Temple Stephens Co Dam
Temple Stephens Co Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Missouri, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Temple Stephens Co Dam
The primary purpose of Temple Stephens Co Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Temple Stephens Co (private). It impounds the #name? near Lagonda.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% 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 | Macon |
| Nearest City | Lagonda |
| River/Stream | #name? |
| Coordinates | 39.70458, -92.71594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TEMPLE STEPHENS CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10327 |
| Federal ID | MO10327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |