Asher Lake Dam
Asher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chariton County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Asher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Asher 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 Harley Asher (private). It impounds the Tr-clarks Creek near Keytesville.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Chariton |
| Nearest City | Keytesville |
| River/Stream | Tr-clarks Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.68890, -92.91253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARLEY ASHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11082 |
| Federal ID | MO11082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |