Trenhaile Lake Dam
Trenhaile Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Missouri, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trenhaile Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trenhaile 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 Ned Trenhaile (private). It impounds the Tr To Black Creek near Florida.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 361 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 347 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 | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Florida |
| River/Stream | Tr To Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.85783, -92.09944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 347 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NED TRENHAILE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11152 |
| Federal ID | MO11152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |