Skyway Lake Dam
Skyway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Missouri, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skyway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Skyway Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elmer Marx (private). It impounds the Tri-bobs Creek near Old Monroe.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Old Monroe |
| River/Stream | Tri-bobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.11918, -90.86415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELMER MARX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11018 |
| Federal ID | MO11018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |