Trager Lake Dam West
Trager Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trager Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Trager Lake Dam West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rosemary Trager (private). It impounds the Tr-thompson River near Chillicothe.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Chillicothe |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompson River |
| Coordinates | 39.93931, -93.65529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROSEMARY TRAGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10687 |
| Federal ID | MO10687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |