Culver Lake Dam
Culver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Andrew County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Culver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Culver Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary Culver (private). It impounds the Tr-third Fork Platte River near Union Star.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,700 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Andrew |
| Nearest City | Union Star |
| River/Stream | Tr-third Fork Platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.04454, -94.60715 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,700 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARY CULVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11026 |
| Federal ID | MO11026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |