Lake Lavista Dam
Lake Lavista Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Lavista Dam
Lake Lavista Dam is a dam in Boone, Missouri. The dam is owned by Robert Bechtold (private). It impounds the Tr-little Cedar Creek near Jefferson City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Jefferson City |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.96833, -92.17472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ROBERT BECHTOLD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11020 |
| Federal ID | MO11020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |