Upper Lake Chapperal Dam
Upper Lake Chapperal Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Lake Chapperal Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Lake Chapperal Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Larry Millikan (private). It impounds the Tr-silver Fork near Mcbaine.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Boone |
| Nearest City | Mcbaine |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.15187, -92.24129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LARRY MILLIKAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10905 |
| Federal ID | MO10905 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |