Lake Doniphan Dam-lower
Lake Doniphan Dam-lower is a rockfill dam located in Ray County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Doniphan Dam-lower
The primary purpose of Lake Doniphan Dam-lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rlds Church (private). It impounds the Tr To Lick Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ray |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr To Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.32372, -94.19615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RLDS CHURCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10589 |
| Federal ID | MO10589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |