Gordan Lake Dam
Gordan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Missouri, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Gordan Lake Dam
Gordan Lake Dam is a dam in Holt, Missouri. The dam is owned by Albert Gordan (private). It impounds the Tr-squaw Cr near Forest City.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 249 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 231 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Tr-squaw Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.03431, -95.20407 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 231 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ALBERT GORDAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10498 |
| Federal ID | MO10498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |