Skipton Lake Dam
Skipton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skipton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Skipton Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dr George Skipton (private). It impounds the Tr-mcguire Branch near Hempler.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Hempler |
| River/Stream | Tr-mcguire Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.69003, -94.52844 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DR GEORGE SKIPTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11242 |
| Federal ID | MO11242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |