Hodge Park Lake Dam
Hodge Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hodge Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hodge Park 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 Kc-brd Park&rec Commissn (local government). It impounds the Tr-e Fork Shoal Creek near Claycomo.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 450 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | Clay |
| Nearest City | Claycomo |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Fork Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25534, -94.49646 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 450 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KC-BRD PARK&REC COMMISSN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11121 |
| Federal ID | MO11121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |