Oak Lake Dam
Oak Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Oak Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oak 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 Oak Lake Homeowners Assn (private). It impounds the Sugar Creek near Elmer.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 135 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Adair |
| Nearest City | Elmer |
| River/Stream | Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14054, -92.62307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 135 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10334 |
| Federal ID | MO10334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |