Jamesport City Lake Dam
Jamesport City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Daviess County, Missouri, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jamesport City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jamesport City Lake 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 City Of Jamesport (local government). It impounds the Tr-east Brushy Creek near Carlow.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest City | Carlow |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.99080, -93.81125 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 766 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF JAMESPORT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10559 |
| Federal ID | MO10559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |