Morse Lake Dam
Morse Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morse Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morse Lake Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by George Morse (private). It impounds the Tr-linn Branch near Smithville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Smithville |
| River/Stream | Tr-linn Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.52362, -94.54462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | GEORGE MORSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10696 |
| Federal ID | MO10696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |