Oberlag Lake Dam

Oberlag Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Oberlag Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Oberlag 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 Donald Oberlag (private). It impounds the Tr-davis Creek near Mexico.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,163 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMissouri
CountyAudrain
Nearest CityMexico
River/StreamTr-davis Creek
Coordinates39.10697, -92.10108

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,163 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage102 acre-ft
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area85 sq mi
Max Discharge53 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDONALD OBERLAG
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMO11161
Federal IDMO11161
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams